INSIDE

Activities……..……..2-3

Community

News……….………..4-5

Club News……….....6-8

Community

News..……...…...……..9

Association News…..10

Directory Updates…11

Golf News.……….12-13

Birthday &

Anniversaries……14-15

March Madness ..…...16

Gazette

April /May 2017

FH = Founder’s Hall LB = Library

AR = Activities Room MR = Meeting Room

PAGE 2 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS The GAZETTE

African Violet Club: 2nd Thursday 2:30 pm AR

(October-April)

Bingo: Wednesdays 10 am, and

Thursdays 7:00pm - FH

Bocce Ball: Sundays 1:00 p.m. (N-A)

Book Club: 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month

1:30pm - LB (O-A)

Build Your Own Bones: Mon & Fr i 11:00am AR

Ceramics: Thursdays 9 am - MR

Chorale: Tuesdays 3:30 pm, Thursdays 3:30 pm

& Saturdays 8:30am FH (O-A)

Fiber Arts: Wednesdays 10 am - 2:30pm - MR

Fishing Club: 1st Monday each month 7-9 pm MR

(November thru April)

Knit & Crochet: Tuesdays 9 am - MR

(November thru March)

Lunch Bunch: 3rd Thursday, meet @ FH at 11 am

Paradise Patchers / Quilting Club: Mon &

Fridays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - MR

Pickleball: Monday 3:30 p.m., Everyone welcome!

Beginner/intermediate play ~ Pickleball Courts

Pickle Pals: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m., All gir ls all play

Pot Luck Dinner: 2nd Tuesday of the month

5:15pm FH - Sign up on bulletin board in FH

Shuffleboard: Saturdays 3:00 pm

Unlocking the Bible: Tues 6:30 pm at

3222 Angler’s Stream (262) 945-5164 (Oct-Apr)

W.A.M.B.A.M.: Thursday weigh-in 7:30 am -

8:00-8:30 am meeting to follow - MR

Water Aerobics: Tues. & Thurs., at 9:15 am;

Sat., 9:15 am FH pool with Betty Trimble;

Mon. & Fri., 9:15 am FH pool with Dot Pansius

Women’s Bible Study: Tuesdays 9 am to 10 am at

3115 Oakmont Drive (863) 257-1621 (Oct-Apr)

Yoga: Tuesdays 8:00 am - AR *All table games are listed on the

Activities Calendar

(O-A) = October through April

Sat. April 1 Going Away Dance,

California Toe Jam

Sun. April 2 Carter Creek Block Par ty

Sun. April 2 HRCF Meeting

Sun. April 9 Scottish Links Block Par ty

Sun. April 9 Fishing Club Banquet

Mon. April 10 HR HOA Meeting

Tue. April 11 HR Residents Council

Tue. April 11 Pot Luck Dinner -April Fools

Tue. April 11 Marina Cove HOA Meeting

Sun. April 16 Easter Potluck—Residents

Thur. April 20 Coffee w/Birdy

Thur. April 20 Lunch Bunch-Coffee Bean

Thur. April 20 Movie and Ice Cream-Sully

Fri. April 21 Adopt A Road Cleanup

Tue. April 25 Alzheimers/Dementia Group

Sun. May 7 HRCF Meeting

Mon. May 8 HR HOA Meeting

Tue. May 9 Marina Cove HOA Meeting

Tue. May 9 Pot Luck Dinner

Thur. May 18 Coffee w/Birdy

Thur. May 18 Lunch Bunch-Panera

Thur. May 18 Movie and Ice Cream

Fri. May 19 Adopt A Road Cleanup

Mon. May 29 Memorial Day-Office Closed

Tue. May 30 Alzheimers/Dementia Group

2017-2018 Season Dances Sponsored by HRH

11/04/2017—Welcome Back Dance: Two Smooth

12/31/2017—NYE: Lotela Gold

04/07/2018—Going Away Dance: California Toe Jam

Thank you to Cindy Robinett for the beautiful picture

on the cover! If you have taken any pictures that you

think would look great on our cover, please submit

them to gazette@highlandsridge.com. The pictures

must be from within the community.

Thank you.

APRIL/MAY 2017 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS PAGE 3

Need Help With Your Taxes? AARP Tax-Aide is here

for you. Our IRS –certified volunteers will help you file,

for FREE. AARP Tax-Aide brings FREE ELECTRON-

IC FILING of your Federal tax returns and many state

returns. The service is fast, accurate, and our IRS-

certified volunteers are ready to help.

Local tax preparation sites are at: First Baptist Church, 100 N. Lake Avenue in Avon Park on Tuesdays

and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; Faith Lutheran Church, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Sebring on

Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; and American Legion Post 25, 1490 US 27, Lake

Placid on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The service will be available at the Avon Park location from February 1 until April 17, at the Sebring lo-

cation from February 1 until April 17, and at the Lake Placid location from February 7 until April 18th.

Please provide last year’s Federal return as well as all the documents for filing your 2016 return. You

MUST provide a copy of last year’s State return if you want us to file for 2016.

Any questions, call Sam Cline at 317-523-9383.

There will be an Easter Pot Luck in Founder’s

Hall on Sunday April 16th @ 3:00 p.m. A sign

up sheet is on the Founder’s Hall bulletin board.

Please check what you will bring under main

dish, side dish, salads or desserts. All residents

and guests are welcome. Bring your own drinks,

serving utensil with your dish & table setting.

If you have any questions please contact

Joanne Kirkpatrick at (863) 382-7405 or

Linda Sosely at (954) 594-2324.

Residents enjoying the monthly ice cream and movie

event in the activities room. Please check the calendar for

the future ice cream and movie events.

Residents appreciating the 4 week session of learning the IOS system on their I-phone and I-pads. Thank

you to Marsha Laya, a resident from Crystal Lake, for coming over to Highlands Ridge to teach the classes.

PAGE 4 COMMUNITY NEWS The GAZETTE

Broyhill Couch & Loveseat, like new, flower design; Tan lounge chair; White & Brass queen bed & dress-

er & 2 night tables; Dining Room Table w/6 chairs. Rusty Rhonemus 863-840-9210 or 765-749-4592.

Dog sitting. Available October through April to care for your dog or dogs in our home by

day, overnight, or vacations. Sue & Jim Abercrombie 863-991-1444

2002 Club Car Golf Cart; with curtains and lockable

dash. Tires and batteries replaced in 2015. $2,750/ OBO

715-571-4432/ 863-657-2156 Gary Raasch

WANTED: The Center for Great Apes, in Wauchula, is in need of used golf carts in good condition. All

of theirs are dying at the same time, it could be a tax deduction. Call Gail Sander at 863-453-4473

Lift Chair, Brand New, paid $400 @ Turner Furniture (make offer) Call Connie 314-0431.

(Picture in classified section of highlandsridge.org)

CLEVELAND HIBOR3 IRONS GRAPHITE SHAFT

REGULAR FLEX 3 THRU PW + SW +GW $300 OBO

CALL SAM CLINE 317-523-9383

2003 Club Car Golf Cart $1,000.00 OBO

For additional info…Lou Vekasy @ 386-5033

The volunteers at Florida Hospital

Heartland make a difference in the

lives of patients and loved ones.

Whether it’s visiting with patients,

Answering phones, or giving hospital tours,

Your time is invaluable.

With available positions open in all areas,

We can find the perfect match for you.

All it takes is a few hours a week, a warm

Smile and a helpful spirit.

Please visit FloridaHospital.com/Heartland or call

863.402.3368 to learn more.

Sky Caddy Golf Ranger Finder

Model – Touch Chuck Hahn 471-1756

FREE

Pack ‘N Play in good condition

Please call Kaye Prechel at 715-675-2431

Desk 30x60 5 drawers $35.00

Leonard Smith 863/658-1536

Hi Animals Lovers –

My name is Wendy Gindea and I just

started volunteering at the Highlands Animals

shelter in Sebring.

On my first day, I didn’t know what to expect,

but after seeing how thin these dogs were, I

couldn’t wait to go home and cook for them.

I go out there Tuesday and Thursday from

9:30A to 1:00PM and would be happy if you

wanted to tag along or donate food, home-

made or store bought.

Any questions please do not hesitate to me at

863/314-8702 .

Thank you,

Wendy

Dining room set 48x66 inch oblong glass top. 4 chairs, 2 captains

chairs and 2 plain chairs. Upholstered seats in palm trees. Cost

over $2,000 new. Price $375. OBO

Gale Morris 863-385-7299 3369 E Pebble Creek Drive

2006 club car; $2,600

New Batteries, brakes, tires.

See @ 4122 Cater Creek Lane

phone 804-513-5328

APRIL/MAY 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5

HIGHLANDS RIDGE RECYCLING

Green Recycling Carts: It is anticipated that before the end of

March, Highlands Ridge should be delivered the GREEN recycling carts. Upon delivery of

the Green recycling carts they are to be used for all recycling materials with the ex-

ception of glass. Green recycling carts are also be set out for collection on each Fri-

day. Please follow the instructions that were pro-

vided with each cart; paying special atten-tion to its orientation and distance from

street and other fixed objects, including the Blue waste cart.

Yard Waste - No Change

Highlands Ridge will continue to use the large open blue roll off containers in the rv/

boat storage lot for yard waste: i.e. palm fronds, yard clippings, plant material, etc.

Yard waste is never to be set out at the curb.

Bulk Waste:

Bulk waste (items that do not fit in waste cart) pickup will alternate every other week.

See website www.highlandstransition.com for 2017 bulk waste schedule and excluded

items.

The next road cleanup will be:

May 19th ~ 8:30 a.m.

Call us and put your name on the crew list

so we can get the correct number of vests and

garbage pickers! Lunch will be served at 11:30

a.m. in Founder’s Hall compliments of the

Residents Council. The Highlands County

Recycling Department provides all the

equipment and garbage bags. All we need is

You! You can walk or use your golf car t.

Gardening gloves are recommended.

PLEASE COME HELP! We cover all of Powerline Road, from Arbuckle

Creek Road to Highway 17, Whitehouse Road

and Altvater Road from Highway 17 to our

North Course Entrance Gate.

Manufacturer’s

Coupons

In Administration

For Troop’s Families

Aluminum Can Tabs

In Founder’s Hall

for Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

Box Tops & Labels

for Education In Administration

Domestic Violence

Shelter

Women's Shelter

To HR Volunteers

Paradise to the Rescue!

Please Donate your ...

863-655-0005

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PAGE 6 CLUB NEWS The GAZETTE

Library News

By: Dot Pansius, Resident

Chorale News

By: Karen O’Laughlin, Secretary

April flowers will sure be welcome after the blustery winds of much of March.

And we've lot's of good reading and listening on tap in our library.

Managing Bubbie by Rossel Lazega in a six CD story about his grandmother, her indomitable spirit, her refusal to

follow rules or to give up. All of which saved her and her family from the Nazis during WW11. It features the voic-

es (in character) of Linda Lavin, Gavin MacLeol, Renee Taylor, Lainie Kazan, Judy Tenuta, Alex McKenna, Kassie

Lazega, Russel Lazega and J.J.Crowns. The book club read the book and Russel entertained us at a very enjoyable

luncheon meeting in March.

Our non fiction book this month is a memoir called On The Move, a life, by Oliver Sacks. “Sacks writes about the

passions that have driven his life – from motorcycles and weight lifting to neurology and poetry. … On the move is

the story of a brilliantly unconventional physician and writer, a man who has illuminated the many ways that the

brain makes us human.”

The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict is the story of Mileva “Mitza” Maric, Einstein's first wife. She was a brilliant

scientist in her own right and it is suspected that the theory of relativity may have been hers. It portrays Einstein as a

selfish, self serving individual who made many promises to his mathematically brilliant wife but kept few. It is fic-

tional but makes one wonder.

Stuart Woods and Parnell Hall's Smooth Operator again introduces Teddy Fay. Teddy is ex CIA. “Using every bit

of his masterful cunning and total anonymity to best advantage, Teddy immediately hits the pavement to dig further

into a mystery that becomes more twisted as the clues are revealed. When circumstances escalate to a fever pitch, he

holds not only the fate of a young woman in his hands, but the fate of a nation.”

The last meeting of The Highlands Ridge Book Discussion Group before the Summer break will be on April 27 at

l:30 in the library. Book to be discussed is The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende.

Hello all! Well the “season” is nearly over and the snow-birds will soon be leaving us to return to their northern

nests. With that said, we in the chorale will be on hiatus until the fall. Some of us will be leaving paradise as well,

but some stay all year.

It’s hard to believe our concert season is over. We certainly hope you enjoyed our spring concert as much as we

did performing it for you. It truly was our pleasure. We do what we love and we hope it shows! If there is anyone

out there that would like to sing along with us, please don’t be nervous. We have such a great time and there are

plenty of us to help you out. Just give our co-directors a call and they will get you an easy and quick try-out. It’s

that simple. We rehearse twice a week on Tuesdays 3:30-5pm and Saturday mornings 8:30-10am. That’s it! So

think about it. We especially need basses, baritones and tenors. But all are welcome. Come on guys, give it a shot

and join the fun!

A huge thank you to our 2017 Patrons!! This has been our biggest year yet! We couldn’t do what we do without

you. If you missed the spring concert deadline, never fear you can still donate and we’ll add your name to the 2017

Christmas concert program.

We have so many gifted people in our chorale, but it wouldn’t be the same without our wonderful accompanist,

Judy Vekasy. She’s a talented marvel and we love her! And, of course, what can I say about our Co-Directors, Sue

Shellhammer and Cindy Becker? What a gift you give us all year. Your talent and love of what you do is apparent

in the way you bring out the best in all of us. We are truly blessed to have you!

The chorale will be saying “so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye” to our Chorale family and their spouses

with a “Goodbye Happy Hour” on March 21 in Founder’s Hall from 3:30-5pm Heavy hor devours will be provided.

Thank you all again for a great season!! Have a blessed and Happy Easter!!

APRIL/MAY 2017 CLUB NEWS PAGE 7

Chaplain’s Chat

By: Rev. Bill Commons, Resident

THE CASE OF THE CONFUSED CHURCH-GOER

“What do you mean I am not a true Christian? I believe in God, I keep (most of) the Ten Commandments

and I go to church (sometimes, when not playing golf Sunday mornings)! I am as good as the next person!”

Well, have you been born twice? Jesus said, “Do not be surprised when I say that you must be born

again” (John 3:7)

“Huh? What is this mumbo-jumbo about being born again? I hear that used in many ways, talking about a

fresh start or something.”

Well, Jesus explained to a religious seeker that we need two births: one physical, into the human family; and

one spiritual, into God’s family/kingdom. Spiritual birth happens when you ADMIT you need forgiveness

for sins, BELIEVE that Christ died on the Cross in your place to provide forgiveness and rose from the dead

to give you eternal life, and CONFESS that you have received Jesus into your life as your Savior and Lord

(John 1:12)

It is NOT automatic, it is NOT just attending church, it is NOT just believing that God exists, it is a change of

heart and a PERSONAL COMMITMENT to Christ that determines whether you are a true Christian.

My grandparents were prominent, respected church-goers all their lives and were indignant if anybody

thought they were not true Christians. Not until age 80 did they understand the spiritual birth and made that

decision to receive Christ personally (John 1:12) and commit their lives to Him. At that point they were born

into God’s forever family and were ready for Heaven. I can’t wait to be with them again forever !

HOW ABOUT YOU? Have you experienced this life-changing spiritual birth? If not, we are here to help.

Jesus stated firmly that unless you are born again you cannot even see the Kingdom of God (John 3:3)

YOUR HIGHLANDS RIDGE VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN TEAM

Bill and Sharon Commons (717-770-0582; haguefish@gmail.com)

Terry and Mary Lynn Doan (863-382-2635; tjgoblu@aol.com)

Joanne Kirkpatrick (863-257-0388; capkirkpatrick@hotmail.com)

REMINDERS:

We do not accept cash for any event,

activity or service. Please make checks

payable to “HRH”. You may write one

check for multiple events.

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PAGE 8 CLUB NEWS The GAZETTE

Pickleball News By: Bob Cisler , President

IS IT APRIL ALREADY? The years never seemed to go this fast when I was 30, heck, even 40 and 50.

So, what does LA LA LAND AND HR PICKLEBALL have in common? At the Academy Awards, Warren

Beatty (50 Year Anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde) announces LA LA LAND as the winner of best picture.

BUT WAIT! Warren has been given the wrong card and the best picture winner is Moonlight. LA LA

LAND was the favorite and they lost. At the 2017 Central Florida Pickleball League "Shootout" Highlands

Ridge was the #1 seed and, much like LA LA LAND, we lost. Our HR team took second. Now, some teams

might be pleased with second yet HR has won the Championship 3 of 6 years and the distaste of the loss will

linger until next season. Should the core of the team choose to return to Highlands Ridge, HR should be

poised to regain the Championship next year.

HR is "home" to several outstanding players who have earned medals from various tournaments this season

and their pictures and names appear often in the Highlands News-Sun: Chris Donaghy, Mickey Dorman,

Doug Ebeling, Donna Landers (goodness, if it were not for the graciousness and patience of Donna and Jean

Walker, Sandi and I would not be playing this wonderful game), Susan Price, Gary Schinderle, Dave Shaner,

Sue Shaner and it is a joy to watch these fine players who have honed their skills at our 2 courts and have

taken their game to a high level.

Yet, as much as I enjoy watching or competing against these top players it is the everyday play of all of

members that I will miss as folks begin to depart HR and travel to other places that will bring joy and happi-

ness to them.

The "everyday" play does create some admiration for me: I admire the serve of Leo Racicot (heck, I envy

most any player with a serve), I admire the pure joy that Ralph and Judy Mete display playing the game, I

admire the wisdom about the game that Ron Curry has, I admire the knowledge of the game that Dave

Majick has, I admire the competitive zeal that Jane Anne Dunham displays, and I admire all the ladies who

laugh and have fun on Pickle Pal Tuesdays. I admire the growth I have seen in every player who plays on

our courts.

HR has 51 members playing the fastest growing sport in America, Pickleball, yet we will miss two of our

long time members:

Dale Flores has passed on and we know he is playing Pickleball in heaven and he has his choice of multiple

courts. Peter Gardner has returned to England to battle and win against an illness. We pray Peter will be back

to our courts. My favorite quote from Peter, as a player hits a soft, high return to an opponent, "that is like

feeding strawberries to a donkey."

Wherever you travel to this summer, create fun, keep playing, hit the ball hard and "don't feed strawberries

to a donkey."

By the time you read this, many of you will have already left for the great North. We’ll miss you of

course, and wish you the very best summer with your families. Keep in touch.

President Cindy Robinette introduced new council members, Jim Haas, Jim Abercrombie, Susan Ingram, and

Karen O’Laughlin. Jim Haas was elected Vice President and Jim Abercrombie was chosen to be the Marina

Cove representative. All other officers remain the same.

At this meeting, we talked about plans for the coming year. Some changes may be made to the Holly Jolly

Christmas party. Stay tuned.

Terry Carlson, activities director, had her hands full the weekend that Founder’s Hall was booked with four

major events in a 24 hour period. All events went well, and she came through like a trooper. Thanks to all

of you who helped with these successful events. That is what keeps us “ old folks” going.

Safe travels to those who are leaving.

Stay well and we’ll see you in the fall.

HR Residents Council

By: Brenda Scruton, Secretary

APRIL/MAY 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 9

Thank You Letters

To all our great friends and neighbors of Highlands Ridge:

My family and I cannot express how grateful we are that Ben and I chose Highlands Ridge to live out

our golden years. All the cards, food and heart felt hugs have been wonderful. Ben loved this place and

the people. All of your prayers have helped me a lot and I am so humbled. Thank you from the bottom of

our hearts and God Bless you all.

Much Appreciated, Sherri Coyner and Family

I feel so blessed to have friends and neighbors like you who showered me with well-wishes, prayers, cards,

flowers and dinners during these many months of recovery.

Thank you all, Willi Grotjohan

I wish to thank those who sent sympathy cards in the loss of my brother Tom Rost. We appreciate your

prayers and thoughtfulness.

Gods Blessings, Pat and John Yirsa

HR Residents,

On behalf of Samaritans Touch Care Center, I want to thank you for your support during our recent golf

tournament. We made $14,500 and with our recent funding cuts from Highlands County, it was much

needed. Again, thank you to those that played and the many that made a contribution.

Paul Scruton

Jack Macneil shot a 52 during the Sunday afternoon 9 hole group on February 12.

He was playing with Laura Daniels on south course and chipped in for a par on hole # 4 . By the way Jack

was 93 years young at the time. He really enjoyed golf and always had that competitive keep fighting on

spirit. How inspiring is that! Way to go Jack, we miss you very much. Sunday Golf Group

On Sunday, March 12, 2017, Marina Cove HOA held their first Quarter Raffle. We would like to thank all

of Highlands Ridge for making this an exciting event. Many guess's were out on the total amount that we

raised. Well here it is. $2,548.98.

I would like to thank all of our team who worked many hours to make this a success!!! I'm sure that the

Food for Families and the school Backpack program will be delighted to receive our gifts to them.

On February 7th 2017, Nancy and Don Davis celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Congratulations Nancy and Don!!!

Are you or your neighbor in their 90’s? Yes, 90 as

in 90 years of young age!! If so, please call the

office at 863-471-1115 to sign up for a picture

date. More information to follow…...

Ballroom dancing Sunday January 15th 7 p.m. Founder’s Hall—Interested? Call Carol

Clark

Line Dancing, Friday February 20th 1 p.m. Activities Room - Interested? Call Carol Clark

(863) 314-6596

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PAGE 10 ASSOCIATION NEWS The GAZETTE

Marina Cove HOA

By: Bobbie Hutchinson, Secretary

Highlands Ridge HOA

By: Willie Faye Myers, Secretary

Our Annual Meeting was well attended! Your Marina Cove Board Members are:

Sherri Coyner, President 863-446-0946 sacoyner863@yahoo.com

Roger Brelinski, V. P. 313-212-4342 marcirltr@aol.com

Rosa Epling, Treasurer 276-220-9106 rosabreaks@yahoo.com

Bobbie Hutchinson, Sec’y. * 863-471-0655 bobbie614@hotmail.com

Bill Commons, Welcome Comm 717-770-0582 haguefish@gmail.com

Dwight Griffin 859-333-7150 hvdgriffin@gmail.com

Kathy Fenoff, Entertainment 863-314-6306 corvette@myfairpoint.net

Kelly Norcross, Entertainment 863-273-8294 calliope1940@gmail.com

Wendy Wilkinson 330-607-0024 mawlks@yahoo.com

*Jerry Massey resigned his position due to relocation; Bobbie agreed to serve out his term,

which expires in 2018; she was elected as Sec’y.

Our Quarter Raffle was a big success and we look forward to having another next year!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 11th at 1:00 p.m. in FH meeting room. Safe travels to our Departing Snow-

birds and Happy Spring to all!

Greetings and Happy Spring from the HRHOA Board.

The Annual Meeting was held on March 13. Thank you to those who attended. Please welcome our newly

elected Board members, Gary Dobereiner, Rick Nicholson, and Pat Shine, each elected to serve a two year

term. They join Ron Robinett, Gary Nielson, Dale Huffman, and Willie Faye Myers, all who have one year

remaining of their term.

By now, all residents should have received both a garbage and a recycling receptacle. For our yard debris,

the large container will still be on site at the storage lot. It has been an extreme undertaking for Highlands

County to implement this program, and glitches can and have occurred. We ask that if you have any

unresolved issues regarding garbage and waste collection, please contact a Board member. We will pass

your concerns on to Don Elwell, the Highlands County Commissioner who serves Highlands Ridge resi-

dents. Also, as a reminder, all receptacles must be kept in the garage, and our pick up day for both garbage

and recyclables is Friday.

For the Villas residents....regarding the tree removal-15 trees were removed several months ago due to the

root systems damaging the irrigation system and the street. Trees will not be replanted for obvious reasons,

and Birdy is consulting with a professional landscaping firm for an alternative plan.

For more information on our Annual Meeting, visit the Highlands Ridge website, as well as

information posted on the bulletin board in Founder’s Hall.

Our next Board meeting will be on April 10 at 4 pm in Founders Hall. Hope to see you there.

APRIL/MAY 2017 DIRECTORY UPDATES PAGE 11

Please remember all gazette submissions must be emailed to: gazette@highlandsridge.com and

are due by the 15th of the prior month to be in the next gazette.

John “Jack” MacNeil

Ben Coyner

No Photo Available No Photo Available

William & Joan Eaton Nile & Betty Lahr

2853 S Driftwood Vt 3124 S Prestwick Dr Avon Park, FL 33825 Avon Park, FL 33825

His 812/736-2596 Hers 812/736-2965 His 863/202-0264 Hers 419/422-8615 Email: windrush5@frontier.com Email: nandblahr@yahoo.com

New addresses:

Beverly Cox 863/314-6751

Tony & Marie Sunlitis New Local 863/451-5151 Additional email address: msunlitis@gmail.com

Dan Prickett 863/471-2691 Email: Captndan2860@yahoo.com

Royce & Phyllis Reeves

Email: randp1968@centurylink.com

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PAGE 12 GOLF NEWS The GAZETTE

MGA News

By: Phil Hunter, Secretary

LGA 9-HOLE NEWS

By: Martha Killoran, Co-President www.highlandsridge9holelga.com

MGA news, scores and reminders:

Thurs. April 6 - Going Away Scramble, lunch and meeting . (North 8:00)

Thurs. April 13 - Final Play with a Pro (North 8:00)

Tues. April 18– 2 Man Scramble and skins (South 8:00)

MARCH PLAY WITH A PRO RESULTS:

Flight 1: 56- Hunter/Morrill, 61-Beyer/B. Walker, 62-Dobereiner/Robinett,

Flight 2: 54-Hubinek/Tirdil, 56-Shine/Hobbs, 56-C. Smith/Lynch

Flight 3: 54-Heidank/Mauck, 59-Wade/Best, 59-Kennedy/Cline

Flight 4: 54-Quay/Blesch, 55-Sharpe/Olnhausen, 58-Olesek/Doran

Flight 1: Hunter 62 + Tony Finau 67 (129)

Flight 2: Tirdil 64 + Luke List 68 (132)

Flight 3: Heidank 64 + Robert Garrigus 71 (135)

Flight 4: Olesek 66 + Jason Dufner 68 (134)

CTP’s : Gold #6 Shellhammer #13 Kennedy

White #8 Gray #16 Shine

Thank you, Gary Dobereiner, for another great Member/Guest Tournament!!!

N.B. Your MGA Board will be proposing some important changes for next year, so please make every effort

to attend the final meeting after the Going Away Scramble.

April showers may bring May flowers, but April also brings “Good Bye” to some of our friends here in Highlands

Ridge. So.....Until we meet again...be safe and well!

Our LGA 9 hole season has been filled with fun and laughter and a few great golf games as well. Congratulations to

those who have improved their game and good luck to those who are still trying!!

This will be my last submission to the Gazette as I am turning the reins over to Janet Weidemann for the next season.

Thank you Janet!!!! Thank you to Susan Beaudoin for being such a wonderful friend and Co President for the past 4

years...We have had a wonderful ride!!!

Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Tournament was held on March 12th and there were more participants than ever this year!!!

Congratulations to all who played, as a good time was had by all!! The after-golf dinner and dance was a huge success!

The entertainment was provided by Too Smooth and the dance floor was packed all night. Thank you to the Events

committee Cheryl Shine, Jo Cline , and Kathy Nowicke, Pat Yirsa and Gloria Chiarot! Our Tournament committee did

a fabulous job and a big thank you goes out to Cindy Becker, Mary Jacobs, Terry Kalis and Doris Morenzoni.

The winners were as follows:

1st place: A Flight: Chiarot/Hall B Flight: Kidd/Hebert...Tie:Beaudion/Lacalamita

2nd place: A Flight: Nielson/Myers B Flight: Ashcraft/Quay.. Tie:LaRue/Klauk

3rd place: A Flight: Hunter/Thiel/W.Quay B Flight: Jones/Currie/Hitmar

4th place: A Flight: Robinette/Kalis/Sarno Tie: Haas/Becker

Our upcoming events: Farewell Tournament: April 11 & 12th

Farewell Luncheon: April 12th

Please check the sign-up room for further info.

Thank you to all the wonderful gals in the 9 Hole LGA for all their hard work and friendship over the past 4 years!!!! I

have had the time of my life.....and continue to do so!!!!! Hugs, M

LGA 9-HOLE NEWS

By: Cheryl Shine & Martha Killoran www.highlandsridge9holelga.com

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APRIL/MAY 2017 GOLF NEWS PAGE 13

LGA NEWS

By: Ann Meyer, Vice President HRLGA18@gmail.com

~~~AH, APRIL, THE MONTH FOR FOOLS~~~

It's hard to believe the season is almost over and many of us will be leaving Paradise for the Summer. But

before we get too sad, let's recap the great March we just had in LGA! Marilyn Videbeck pulled off

another fantastic Round Robin with her sidekick, Jo Johnson. Even one day of "damp" weather couldn't

put a "damper" on the fun we had playing golf and socializing over a delicious lunch at the Tavern! Willie

Faye and Cheryl waved their magic wand and produced another successful Choose Up with 64 players and

a Pizza Lunch at Founder’s Hall. That's really being creative!! Thanks to all who helped both events! At

the time of this writing, the Member-Guest and Farewell are still on the horizon, but true to form, Bobbi

Pinckney and her band of volunteers are sure to host another great tournament, once again showcasing

Highlands Ridge golf!⛳ the Farewell scramble will end with a nice luncheon meeting in which next year's

officers will be introduced.

Finally, April will bring our last official event as we join with the 9 hole league for a fun day of golf and

another luncheon at the Tavern. After that, it's bye-bye, bon voyage, happy trails, toodle-oo, adios amigos,

and see ya later, alligator!

A SPECIAL QUOTE FOR APRIL FOOL'S DAY

You can fool all the people some of the time, and you can fool some of the people all of the time, but you

can't fool all of the people all of the time. Abraham Lincoln

The 20th Anniversary of the Highlands Ridge “Divorce Open” 2017 will once again have

the Early Bird Registration on October 13. So before you leave, if you will not be

back by that date, leave a check with a good friend to sign you up! A gift basket drawing

will be held the night of the Awards Banquet. The cost per couple is $60.00 plus green

fees ($30 per day per person) if you are a non-member. Checks should be made payable

to HRLGA.

Nov. 16, 17 and 18th. Keep these dates open!

Nina Greene got a hole in 1 on #16 on the north course

(3/19/2017). She used a 52 degree gap wedge.

Congratulations Nina on your 79 yard hole in 1!!

Ray Fort got a hole in 1 on #13 on the

North Course.

The GAZETTE PAGE 10

PAGE 14 APRIL BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES The GAZETTE

04/01 Susan Beaudoin

04/01 Billie Jean Henderson

04/01 Faith Palmer

04/02 Kathy Howitt

04/02 Barb Depont

04/02 Cathy Lukovich

04/02 Sheila MacNaughton

04/02 Martha Morrill

04/02 Veronica Panzica

04/02 Patricia Peddle

04/02 Delores Spence

04/02 Diane Ciemniewski

04/03 Paul Scruton

04/03 Patricia Wilson

04/05 Duell Wise

04/06 Rodney Cooper

04/06 Jean Todd

04/07 Debra Bonaventura

04/07 Richard Olenick

04/08 Herb Heyne

04/08 Judith Morris

04/08 Barb Tallman

04/09 Sylvia Blackmore

04/09 John Bragg

04/09 Marie Sunlitis

04/10 Nancy Adams

04/10 Sharon Ryan

04/10 Bill Jacobs

04/10 Jim Musgrove

04/10 James Todd

04/10 Pat Henry

04/11 Dennis Deuster

04/11 Nancy Deuster

04/11 Kathy Fenoff

04/12 Carol Baaske

04/13 Mary Ann Heestand

04/14 Mary Jane Bowers

04/14 Larry Ferrigan

04/14 Bill Murphy

04/16 Joan Hyslop

04/16 Loretta Heidank

04/16 Bob Morgan

04/16 Jerry Donna

04/19 Karen Harder

04/19 Betty Heary

04/19 Ed Lynch

04/19 David Lock

04/20 Dot Howell

04/20 Robert Jaekel

04/20 Jane McDonough

04/20 Tammy Naleid

04/21 Vicki Cairns

04/21 Ray Gardner

04/21 Sherry Scharbert

04/21 Ed Stouder

04/01 Bill & Sue Purdy

04/02 James & Martha Carpenter

04/02 Ralph & Judy Mete

04/03 Dale & Sara Brown

04/04 Wayne & Lorraine Jones

04/04 Tom & Gwen Mischke

04/04 Marc & Diane Steullet

04/05 Dick & Penny Jett

04/07 John & Susan Ingram

04/07 Cecil & Terry Rose

04/10 Bill & Jean Knowles

04/10 Duell & Marsha Wise

04/11 Bill & Loretta Heidank

04/11 Gale & Judith Morris

04/13 Tom & Glenys Weatherell

04/16 Richard & Mary Peterson

04/18 Mike & Lynn Schaefer

04/18 Neil & Mary Walker

04/21 Kent & Louise Henrich

04/22 Virgil & Betty Partridge

04/23 Richard & Ruth Swearingen

04/25 David & Sharon DeSchane

04/25 Bill & Jan Tucker

04/27 Ron & Mary Ann Beyer

04/30 Robert & Diann Jaekel

04/21 Jim Thornton

04/22 Mary Ann Wick

04/23 Mike Beaudoin

04/23 Richard Peterson

04/24 Mary Boswell

04/24 Richard Dipascale

04/24 Willie Grotjohan

04/25 Doug Ebeling

04/25 Betty Partridge

04/25 Gary Raasch

04/26 Richard Chiarandini

04/26 Dick Jett

04/28 Randy Odell

04/29 Nancy Niehoff

04/29 Mitzi Norris

04/30 Deb Morgan

04/30 Judy Vekasy

MAY 2017 BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES PAGE 15

05/01 Anita Madsen

05/02 Edie Beaudoin

05/02 Russell Millner

05/02 Lisa Surbaugh

05/02 Dixie Taylor

05/03 Glenn Guillemette

05/03 James Kronyak

05/03 Shirley Tyler

05/04 Paula Chaney

05/04 David Majick

05/04 Nancy Ostapowicz

05/04 Jim Palmer

05/04 Janet Reister

05/05 Mary Margaret Pierson

05/05 Helen Suman

05/06 Georgia Fitzgerald

05/06 Paul McGinness

05/06 Gail Welch

05/07 Roseann Eglinton

05/07 Bob Henry

05/08 Marguerite Boisvert

05/08 Terry Bowman

05/09 Paul Thiel

05/10 Debra Bragg

05/10 Connie Getz

05/10 Bob Master

05/10 Larry Reimers

05/10 Dale Brown

05/11 Frankie Orpurt

05/11 Jack Palmer

05/12 Dorothy Gobert

05/12 Cecil Rose

05/12 Sara Brown

05/13 Eileen Deskins

05/13 Karen Romer

05/14 Dave Jarrett

05/14 Rachel Mull

05/14 Dutch Vander Pyl

05/16 Bob Beales

05/16 Lynn Larson

05/17 Elizabeth Marshall

05/18 Anita Carter

05/19 Rosanne Corrente

05/20 Bill Rapp

05/20 Mary Roman

05/21 Sandra Mero

05/21 Marlene Mugavero

05/21 Jerry Stewart

05/21 Everett Vail

05/22 Helen Beastrom

05/22 Joseph Healey

05/22 Colette Johnson

05/22 Kim Lathwell

05/22 Bud Morgan

05/23 Judy Edmunds

05/23 Richard Morenzoni

05/23 Louise O'Brien

05/23 Donna Massey

05/23 Kathy Wood

05/24 Shirley Anthony

05/24 Joette Devon

05/24 Mary Dunckel

05/24 Stanley Norka

05/24 Joann Tucholski

05/24 Debra Fraser

05/25 Sue Davis

05/25 Mike Sorenson

05/26 Sue Dethlefs

05/26 Judith Lyons

05/26 William Eaton

05/26 Lorraine Migliore

05/26 Larry Wise

05/27 Terry Rose

05/27 Donald Ullin

05/27 Frank Vann

05/27 Susan Wharton

05/27 AJ Davis

05/28 Barb Edwards

05/28 Thomas Paonessa

05/28 Jan Singer

05/28 Richard Wilson

05/29 Judy Flaherty

05/29 Jerry Kauffman

05/30 Jim Deskins

05/30 Ron Robinett

05/30 Lou Ann Watson

05/31 Beth Morishige

05/03 John & Patricia Yirsa

05/04 Gerald & Dorothy Parlante

05/07 David & Susan Shaner

05/08 Mark & Mary Margaret Pierson

05/09 Alan & Mary Powell

05/10 Lisle & Ruth Ann Gibson

05/10 Judy & Richard Kidd

05/12 Ron & Barb Mitchell

05/12 Ron & Barb Tallman

05/13 James & Janet Lagocki

05/15 Ron & Linda Drabik

05/15 John & Sandy Eichstadt

05/15 Donald & Linda Ullin

05/17 Claude & Verian Jackson

05/17 Morris & Marie Meyer

05/18 Dick & Claire Lensis

05/18 Raymond & Nadine Rosebush

05/21 Peter & Sylvia Blackmore

05/21 Joe & Linda Marchio

05/22 Bob & Martha Morrill

05/22 Richard & Suzanne Nicholson

05/23 Keith & Judy Snyder

05/24 Carl & Phyllis Griffin

05/25 Robert & Marie Faber

05/25 Bill & Mary Jacobs

05/25 Walt & Lucy Rucki

05/26 Philip & Joette Devon

05/26 Trevor & Lynne Warman

05/28 Andrew & Wilma Crorken

05/29 Bob & Bobbi Goodman

05/29 David & Judy Majick

05/29 Charles & Chris Vandersloot

05/30 Dale & Patty Huffman

05/31 Bob & Gayla Bergmann

05/31 Ken Hull & Jerry Donna

05/31 Pat & Cheryl Shine

05/31 Jack & Meg Wilkinson

CONTACTS

Administration

Phone: 863-471-1115

Fax: 863-471-3398

The Tavern

863-453-7600

Golf Courses

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Highlands County

Sheriffs Dept.

EMERGENCY 911

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Highlands County

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Animal Control

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Duke Energy

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City of Sebring

Utilities Department

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0166

Century Link

1-800-788-3600

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Garbage Collection 863-655-0005

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