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President’s CommentsBy Kathy Berree, Section 22 HOA

On a couple of occasions, members of the Section 22 Board have been approached about the prospect of having a “dog park” within the boundaries of the community. On the face of it there are many residents who deem it a good idea. A local park for dogs and owners to commune and enjoy sounds appealing.

However, when reviewing all the aspects that would be involved by establishing just such a facility, it has enormous drawbacks.

First is the cost of obtaining acreage for a space large enough to let the dogs run. That space would need to be divided into an area for large breeds and another area for small canines. Many residents would be unhappy that association dues would be used for that kind of expenditure since not all members of the community own pets of any kind.

Then there is the cost of fencing, water access and maintenance of the area, plus the yearly premium for liability insurance to cover any eventualities. If night use is expected we have the initial outlay of lighting plus monthly electric bills. The initial outlay is a onetime cost but the monthly fees would add up over time.

Finally, the location presents a problem. Although many of us love dogs, not everyone wants a park with barking pups located next to their residence. Those who sleep in would cringe at early morning canines and owners arriving next door.

The only available properties in the community are located either next to single family homes or multi-unit condos.

So, even though a “dog park” would make all of us pet owners happy, it doesn’t seem to be an idea that we can bring

to fruition. And remember puppy owners, there are two dog parks

nearby: one in Cape Coral and another in Punta Gorda. Both seem to be used and enjoyed by all participants.

Architectural Review CommitteeBy Mary Pace Shannon, Chair

The following applications were approved in September: • Robert Paul, 1502 IslamoradaBlvd. for roll-down screens. • Michael&DarylAnnLemon,4119CapeColeBlvd. for exterior house painting. • Admiral’sPointIIandSailfishPassforinstallationof driveway pavers. • Paul&DorianSchnirring,1231RomanoKeyCircle for exterior house painting. • MarkPennington,3751CobiaVillasCt.fornewentry screen and door and repair lanai door and rescreen. Modificationstotheexteriorofyourpropertydorequireapproval of Section 22 ARC. You can get this approval if yourmodificationsmeetSection22restrictionsby fillingoutand submitting an application to ARC. Residents in condo associations must have the approval of their association before submitting applications. Section 22 restrictions and applications are available for download at BSM22.org. Submit your ARC applications toAlliantPropertyManagement,6719WinklerRoad,Suite200,FtMyers,FL33939.

Community Access CommitteeBy Pat O’Neill, ChairCommunity Pet Walking Tips At NightBe Visible

It is important for you and your dog to be visible during

Section 22 HOA Committee Reportswalks in the dark to make sure that drivers can easily see where you both are at all times. There are a number of things you can do to make yourselves easily visible. For example, reflectivejacketsorvestsforyouandyourdogareavailableand can be very handy, especially with the colder weather (theymakequiltedandweatherresistantonesforbothdogsand humans). Also, blinking light collars, attachable collar lightsandlightupleashescanbeasstrongasaflashlightand make others aware of where your dog is. Youcanfindcollarsandleasheswithreflectivematerialonthem.Youcanevenbuyarollofreflectivetapetoputonyour dog’s collar/leash and your own jacket. If you don’t have any of these things, wearing light or bright colors is always very important when in the dark. Another helpful accessory is a light-up pooper scooper orcombinationflashlight/wastebagholder.Eventhoughit is dark out, it is still important to pick up after your pet if you are in a public area.Choose a Well Lit Path Whenwalkingyourpetatnightyouwanttomakesureyou are walking somewhere where you can be seen from all angles. Choose a path that is likely to have activity. This can also help to avoid environmental hazards such as allergens or aggressive animals.Illuminate Your Path Thebestwaytodothisistobringaflashlightsoyoucan see where you and your dog are stepping. This can also help you when picking up after your pet.Use Caution You should always be aware of what is going on around you during a walk. Since visibility is decreased at night, you should be even more aware of any sounds or movements going on around you. Make sure you bring a charged cell

phone in case anything does happen so you can easily get incontactwithhelp.YourpetshouldalsoalwayshaveIDtags in the event that you lose sight of him/her. Try to free up your hands as much as possible; utilize pockets so you can focus on your dog. Ifwalkingintheroad,makesuretowalkagainsttrafficandusesidewalkswheneverpossible.Whenacariscomingyour way, be sure to give them the right of way. Unless they clearly give you the signal to go – wait for the car to pass before crossing the road. Ifthisisyourfirstwalkinthedarkwithyourpetandyou’re a little nervous, bring a human friend along. Your dog will feel more comfortable when you’re comfortable, somakesureyouarerelaxedonyourwalk.Don’tletthedark stop you and your dog from maintaining an active lifestyle – grab that light-up leash andwarm reflectivejacket and get out there. Use the Gate Keeper System. If you are returning from out of town and are using a rental car please call the GateKeeper639-0334toletthemknowwhenyouwillbearriving. It will make your entry into the community easier andquicker. Note to Residents: All commercial vehicles must use the back gate (Vincent Gate) for your deliveries regardless of where you live in the Marina.

In the September Beacon, we ran an article on home andneighborhoodsecuritytips.Wewanttoaddthatyoushould check your condo documents to see if any of our tips disagree with them.

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By Joseph Drips, Independent Homeowner When I firstmoved to Florida I had alist of Florida sights that I knew I wanted to visit. Most came from television travelogue information I had accumulated in my memoryofover50+years.Theyincluded:St.Augustine’sFort,WeekiWachee,CypressGardens, and the Coral Castle. For many years, I have driven by Homestead knowing it to be the location of the Coral Castle. Too often I did not make preparations for an additional stop at one of mydesired“Sees.”Ifixedthatproblemonmylastfishingtrip. In1913LatvianEdwardLeedskalninwasengaged to be married to his “Sweet Sixteen.” Hisfiancéwas 10 years younger thanEdand on the day before the wedding she told him, “You’re too old for me.” After working jobs in California and Canada, Ed moved to Florida for climate, to help with his terminal tuberculosis, later claiming to have cured the disease with magnets. Ed chose Florida City for his Coral Castle and bought one acre of ground for $12. No one knows why Ed chose coral to build his castle. It is known he meant it as a dedication to his “Sweet Sixteen” jilter. Another thing people did not know is how he did it. He was exceptionally secretive. In fact, Florida City became too crowded for Ed, and he moved the entire castle to Homestead with no one ever seeing him load or unload the carvings. The entrance to his castle was a 6000 lb. gate rotating on a Model T Ford axle with a Coca-Cola bottle neck used to lubricate the axle. One item, the moon fountain, is made of three pieces of coral, two weighing in at 18 tons each. Some believe that Ed’s interest in magnetic current was the force behind his ability to move such weights. Some credit his interest in pulleys. On the fringe, a few believe he had help from space. You see, Ed was a self-trained astronomerbelievingtherewaslifeonMars.Whatever,hisaccomplishment is now listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Aroundthecastleyouwillfind,madeofcoral:atelescope,many rocking chairs and tables, a sun dial, a throne room, a

Journey: A Northerner’s Guide to Florida “Sees”

sun couch, a second gate (18,000 lbs.), a well, a bathroom, a bedroom, an obelisk, a BBQ cooker, numerous tables, a tower, and a tool room. Edwrotefiveworks.Theyreferenced”SweetSixteen,”domestic relationships, politics, magnetic current, beliefs on life’s cycle, along with comments on mineral, vegetable and animal life. Whileonemightfeelsympathyforamansodedicatedto a lost love, perhaps his “Sweet Sixteen,” Agnes Scuvst, made an informed decision. Ed may have been one of the original male chauvinists. One carved chair at the castle was dedicated to his hoped-for mother-in-law and described as the most uncomfortable chair in the complex. He also built a repentance corner for his hoped-for wife and children. It was a coral piece with two openings. Each was designed for aheadtofitthroughandbewedgedinwithablockofwood.One was for children and one was for his wife. He placed a coral chair in front of the openings so he could talk to the captives about their misbehaviors. He felt one hour of this would be good enough for several months of repentance. In1951Edgotsick.Heputasignonthedoor,“Goingto the hospital.” He took a bus to Miami and died of kidney infection 28 days later never having found a “Sweet Sixteen”

Left to right: Ed’s depiction of Mars, Saturn, and the Crescent of the East.

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The coral table in the background was carved in the shape of Florida, complete with a water pool for Okeechobee. The 5,000 lb. Feast of Love Table, pictured on the right, is a tribute to his love of flowers and plants. The ixora plant in its center was originally planted by Ed and kept in place for over 70 years. It was damaged by and replaced after Hurricane Andrew.

to share his life. The Coral Castle is just another of the many fascinating “Sees” awaiting your interest and discovery. If you live here, you might just want to get out there, Florida’s calling.


Board of DirectorsPresidentKathy Berree..................................575-8151KBerree@centurylink.netVice PresidentJim Rosenblum ............................. [email protected]/TreasurerJim Welch ......................................575-2545welchmail@yahoo.comDirectorsCraig Holcomb [email protected] [email protected] Jill Hiney [email protected] Baltzer [email protected]

Managing AgentAlliant Property MgmtJohn [email protected]

Community Operations PatrolGatehouse .....................................639-822624 hours a [email protected]

Standing Committees

Finance CommitteeBob Nuckols, Co-chairJim Welch, Board Liaison

Infrastructure CommitteeMike LemonCraig Holcomb, Board Liaison

Community Access Committee, (CAC)Dianne Ardolino, Vice ChairAlan FaberMarv BergmanPat O’NeillWayne BaltzerJim LongBeverly DavidPatricia O’Neill, ChairWayne Baltzer, Board Liaison

Landscape CommitteeMike LemonLesley WardJan McLaughlin, ChairJill Hiney, Board Liaison

Architectural Review CommitteePaula DiDonatoDaryl Ann LemonBeverly DavidAl Weiss, Vice ChairMary Pace Shannon, ChairCraig Holcomb, Board Liaison

Web Page Committee Daryl Ann Lemon, Webmaster (bsm22.org)Joe Potts Webmaster (bsgac.org)Dorothy Farnham, Board Liaison

Resident DirectoryDaryl Ann LemonPeg LoveDorothy Farnham, Board Liaison

BSGACDiane Mattas [email protected]

The Beacon NewspaperEditorial TeamLinda Weiss ...................................639-6409 [email protected] Drips .......................................637-7533DripsDJ@hotmail.comMaggie Hart ...................................575-2396FredHartAgency@sbcglobal.netGene DeBoef .................................661-1973generr34@gmail.comDorothy Farnham, Board Liaison

Picnic Events CommitteeBev DavidJan ConradWendy FillerCheryl FoggVal HardingLou MarinoJimmy MerzTommy ShannonPriscilla WallaceJoyce LarsenJim David, Chair .....................239-246-0341Dorothy Farnham, Board Liaison

Beacon DistributionValerie Harding ..............................639-7207

Masthead PhotographerDaryl Ann Lemon [email protected]

ContributorsBob Bottel ...................................... [email protected] Lev ..........................................575-9981customrods44@hotmail.comJan McLaughlin ............................. [email protected] Lapinski.....................................637-6554 [email protected] Ann Singer .....................................575-7662 [email protected] Wark [email protected] Joanne Johnston ........................... [email protected] Marna Parker .................................637-8537 [email protected] Gifford ........................ (410) [email protected] Newspaper Distribution List by AssociationAdmiral’s PointSharon Monge ...............................505-1264Ann Newing ...................................575-4606Admiralty VillageLucille Ryner ..................................575-2730Admiral’s Point 2/Sailfi sh PassMary Marks ....................................575-0702Trink Fletcher .................................639-5816 Big Bend Cir & Big PineJoe Drips .......................................637-7533Capstan ClubVolunteer needed **********Cobia Cay EstatesPam Zalac .....................................639-5889Cobia Cay VillasJim Walton .....................................639-3384Commodore ClubAnn Shelly .....................................661-1573Joan Mason .................................. 637-1112Courtside LandingsMary Hitchcock ..............................740-2261Linda Bailey ...................................661-6543 Courtyard Landings IPeggy Hamicht ..............................575-8530Courtyard Landings IIJudy Ewing ....................................639-2766Courtyard Landings IIISue Lev .........................................575-9981Diamond ParkMort and Rhea Fleishman .............505-1391Dolphin CoveSteve Honickman ..........................575-9931Egret PointeFred Vanderbroeck ........................505-1447Emerald IslesJoe Bigus .......................................575-4648

Tarpon PassPatti Orrigo ....................................505-2918The SoundingsValerie Harding ..............................639-7207Emily HawleyTopaz CoveSusan Keiffer .................................637-8702 Vista Del SolJudy Joelcouer ..............................575-6319 Yellowfi n BaySue Carlisle ............................616-826-6372 Yellowfi n CoveMary Lou Beck...............................505-2583Independent Homeowners Cape ColeTeresa Tembreull ....................612-865-8299Berkshire/Hathaway Florida RealtyDiane Koughan ..............................661-8580Century 21Betty Graves

Useful InformationGate Keeper ...........................639-0334Main Gate email [email protected] - www.bsm22.org Section 22 HOA www.bsgac.org Burnt Store Golf & Activity Clubwww.burntstoremarina.com Burnt Store [email protected] Alliant Property Management (Section 22 HOA) www.burntstoreanglers.com Burnt Store AnglersCommunity Channels - Comcast – 195 Broadstar 8

Disclaimers Businesses and services mentioned in articles herein, and advertisers appearing in this newspaper, are not to be considered as endorsed or recommended by this newspaper or the PGI Section 22 Homeowners Association. The opinions expressed in any articles appearing herein are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the newspaper or the PGI Section 22 Homeowners Association. The Beacon will not knowingly publish false or misleading information. The Beacon deadline for copy to be submitted is the 1st of each month. Refer to the Directory on this page for a list of editors. Submission does not guarantee inclusion. Submission of copy undergoes review and editing by the editorial team.

Esplanade Darlene Nuckols ...........................575-3522 Golf FoxMary Longo....................................916-9150 Grande Isles I & 2Jan Lillyblad ...................................639-4164Grande Isles 3 & 4 Joyce Frichette Halyard Club Hope Crocker ................................575-0037 Harbor Towers I and IIGraham Ebel .................................639-3383Hibiscus CoveNancy Zimbicki ..............................505-2016Stu Gassner (as needed) ..............505-7950 Keel ClubBarbara Collins ..............................505-8209 King TarponBeth Kohl .......................................662-0321Linkside and Romano KeyLou Marino.....................................347-8572Jan McLaughlin ............................. 639-7311 Little Pine CircleJill Burnside ...................................575-5906 Marina TowersHans Grasman ............................. 575-7720Mariner’s PassFred & Maggie Hart .......................575-2396Marlin RunBev Rekney ..................................833-3368Marlin Run IICathy Bleakly.........................(703) 625-3623Marlin Run IIIDonna Wileczka.............................505-2749North ShoreBruce and Maggie McHale Pelican WayMargaret Fowler ............................637-5762Redfi sh CoveMarianne Baker .............................505-8959The ResortJohn Dicus .....................................916-2544Rudder ClubCarol Larsen ..................................637-6673Cheryl Fogg ...................................637-1753SoundingsVal Harding ....................................639-7207Emily Hawley South ShoreSue MacIntosh...............................505-2056Al Eckinger & Jody Tecklin ............637-0227Spinnaker ClubKathy Wilson..................................575-2178Sunset Key I and IIGayle Shaffer .................................639-2138Nancy Godina ................................575-9516

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Mark Your Calendar! • Saturday, November 1–TheDecemberBeacon deadline.• Saturday, November 1 – Semi-Annual Community Garage Sale.• Wednesday, November 19–TheBurntStoreBookclubwillbemeetingNov.19,locationisnotset.Please

callNancyLinstoneforfurtherdetails,575-7343.Ourbookis“MidwifeConfessions”byDianeChamberlain.• Saturday, November 8 – Southwest Florida Fossil Society annual Fossil Expo featuring all kinds of pre-historic

sharkteethandothermarinecollections.PuntaGordaWoman’sClubandHistoricalSociety,118SullivanSt.,PuntaGorda9a.m.–4p.m.

• Monday, November 10–Bloodmobilewillbeherefrom8:30a.m.–1:30p.m.BringphotoID.• Wednesday, November 12–BSGACclassondecoratingyourgolfcartfortheDec.12GolfCartParade.4p.m.• Saturday, November 15 – Holly Jolly Sale, Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Local artists’ original

pottery, photography, woodwork, jewelry, stained glass, knitwear, paintings, greeting cards and holiday decorations.Admission free.

• Tuesday, November 18 – Sec. 22 monthly meeting at Linkside patio, 10 a.m.• Thursday, November 20–Beforedusk,PuntaGordaHollyDaysDowntownTreeLighting.• Friday, December 12 – Community Holiday Golf Cart Parade.• Mondays through Saturdays –Bicycle ride forup to12miles leavespromptlyat7a.m. from theactivity

clubhouse.ContactBobSinger,575-7662.• Tuesdays and Thursdays – Bar codes applied to vehicles pre-screened and approved by the Community Access

Committee (CAC). Must have application completed with copy of vehicle registration attached. Tuesdays 1-3 p.m., Thursdays9-11a.m.Maingatehouse.

• Every Friday – Our own Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the marina parking lot. Make sure to come on out and support them all.

• Every Saturday – Farmers market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown Punta Gorda. Lots of great vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, crafts, and other great buys. Visit nearby murals and enjoy some of the great downtown restaurants.

• Every Sunday – Visit the Punta Gorda Historical Society’s farmers market from 9a.m.-1p.m.attheHistoryPark,501ShreveSt.Shopforveggies,meats,plantsandgifts.MostSundaysyouwillbetreatedtolivemusicbyDaveHeveron.Whenthemarketclosesat1p.m.,takeaguidedtourofthegardensatthepark.WalkthegroundswithFloridanativegardener,StarrZachritz,andlearnaboutFlorida’sflora.A$5suggesteddonationgetsyouaplanttotakehome.Call941-380-6814.

If you have an item to be listed in “Mark Your Calendar,” please contact a Beacon editor.

By Jan McLaughlin, Linkside Almost all of your garden chores should be completed by November. Though the summer is over, keep an eye on the weather. Hurricane season is still with us until November 30. This month’s gardener’s checklist:• Thecumulativeeffectofcooler/shorterdaysonplantsis

slowergrowthrequiringlesswater,lessfertilizerandinthe case of lawns, less mowing.

• Novemberisourdriestmonthoftheyearwithaboutfourdays of rain yielding an average of 1-1/3 inches. Plant accordingly with a plan to supplement with fresh water.

• Aslongasthetemperatureisbelow80degreesitissafe

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to treat the weeds in your lawn. • Puttheshears,nippersandloppersawayuntilearlyMarch.

Pruning stimulates growth that can be damaged by frosts frommid-Decemberthroughmid-February.

• Plantingtropicalshrubsandtreesatthistimeoftheyearisriskyduetothecoldertemperatures.It’sOKtoplantthe native and subtropical cabbage/sabal, pindo, Chinese fanorEuropeanfanpalms.(Don’tforgettoprovideinitialsupplemental watering, preferably not from the irrigation system.)

• Whenplantingcoolseasonannualsandherbs,usenewtop soil and a slow-release fertilizer. Osmocote is pricey but very good and comes in an easy to handle container. Osmocote Plus contains additional micro-nutrients that

are sorely needed.• If you haven’t applied fertilizer to shrubs and trees/

palms…do so now. The deadline is the middle of November when the temperatures might become too chilly.

• Ifyouhaven’tmulchedyet,dosotoretainmoistureduringthe dry winter months. Caution: do not allow mulch to touch the stems of your plants – annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. It can cause fungal diseases.

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By Jay Lev, Burnt Store Anglers It was a sunny morning with not a ripple to be seen on the harbor. It was Thursday, myusualfishingdaywithmylong-time fishing buddy Pat DiDonato.We decidedwiththe conditions so perfect, we would make a run to a spot south of Bokellia that was holdingagoodsizedschoolofredfish.Weloadedmyboatwith our light tackle and began our trip out of the marina into the harbor. PatandIhavebeenfishingtogetherforoverthirtyyears.Living up north just across a canal from each other on the Atlantic coast of Long Island, we would often, on the spur of

Tight Lines…Big Jacks Invade the Harborthemoment,decidetogofishingforafewhours.Wewouldalways look for a bunch of terns or herring gulls diving into the surface of the water feeding on the decimated bait that wouldbeleftbehindbyschoolsofbigfeedingbluefish.Itwould usually be one hook-up after another with a lot of laughs fillingourtimeonthewater.Asweheadedoutlastweekandcleared the Burnt Store Marina sign, we started talking about how much fun it would be to see a big bunch of birds diving on bait in the harbor. Not having seen this event for many years here, we were not really on the lookout for this to happen. Suddenly, as if an answer to our “what if discussion,” we saw a large number of birds diving into the water about a half a mile from the marina entrance. Not another boat in sight, we decided to go see what was going on. As we approached the birds with my boat now drifting with the power off toward the birds, the water all around the boat exploded with huge fishcrashingonthebaitandcomingoutofthewater.Weboth looked at one another and laughed at this sight. Pat grabbed his light spinning rod already rigged with awhite jig andmade a short cast into the feedingfish. Igrabbed my light spinning rod and realized I had a tandem double hook plastic bait rig on the line. I made a short cast as well. Instantly, we both hooked up. Pat’s line screamed off his reel and mine did the same. After about ten minutes offightingthefish,Igotalookatmyluresandthereweretwogiantjacksfightingeachothertogoinonedirection.Somehowtheyfoundmypropellerandinaquicksnapmylinewentdead.Theyhadcuttheline.PatwasstillfightinghisfishsoItooktheopportunitytore-rig,thistimewithashort wire leader and a three inch silver spoon. I cast out again and immediately hooked up again. Pat brought his fishtotheboat,soIsetmyrodwiththehookedfishintoarod holder and grabbed the big net I carry on the boat for justsuchanoccasion.Iquicklynettedhisfishandsawit

wasahugejackcravelle.Wequicklyweighedthefishwiththe scale reading just over twenty pounds and released the fishunharmed.IhadcompletelyforgottenmyrodhadafishhookedonbeforeIsetitintherodholder.Ifiguredhewaslonggone.WRONG!Hewasstillthereandtenminuteslaterwe had another one into the boat. This went on for almost an hourwithsevenmorebigfishlanded.Therewasnotanotherboat in the area that whole time. After being exhausted from these huge jacks, we decided tocomebacktotheshorelineandrelaxfishingforsomesmallsnapper.Whilethiswasgoingon,IcalledmygoodfriendCapt. Robert Moore, a long time guide here at the harbor andtoldhimaboutthisfishingactivity.CaptainMooretoldme that the big jacks had moved inshore and were roaming the middle of the harbor for the last two weeks. They may still be there with all the small bait showing up late in the summerseason.Youcanfindthembylookingoutforthedivingbirds.Theselargefishareusuallyindeeperwater.That would be a good place to start your hunt . Onanotherfishingmatter,Ioftenwriteaboutthegreatsharkfisherywehavehereintheharbor.Asarealtreattofishermanofallages,theSouthwestFloridaFossilSociety,a group that has been around for over thirty years, is holding its annual Fossil Expo featuring all kinds of pre-historic shark teeth and other marine collections including the great megalodon, tiger and over 20 more species. The event will beheldonNovember8th,from9a.m.to4p.m.,atthePuntaGordaWoman’sClubandHistoricalSocietyBuilding118Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda. Collectors from all over the state will have incredible collections on display and for sale. The cost is just $3 and children under 12 are free. Proceeds of the Expo will go to support college scholarships and research in paleontology. You really do not want to miss this great event. Tight lines.

Dining Venues Within Burnt Store MarinaLinkside Café – 637-6405 Breakfast – Open to Public - 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Coffee,TreatsatGolf&GiftShop–7a.m.Lunch – Monday - Saturday– Open to Public10:30a.m.-3:00p.m.-ClosedThanksgivingDayDinner – 5–7:30p.m.MembersOnly.Sunday–LimitedMenu–DeliSandwiches.Happy Hour–Dailyfrom3-6p.m.

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The Trading Post – 677-3137Go to: www.facebook.com/tradingpostatburntstoreBreakfast – LunchMonday-Saturday-7:30a.m.-7p.m.Sunday-8a.m.-5p.m.Thursday - Saturday Evenings:FreeMarinaDeliverywith$25+Purchase

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By Ann Singer, Admiral’s Point The Bloodmobile did not hold a drive in Burnt Store Marina in May and July, due to expected low volume. Five donorsrespondedtoourdriveonSeptember15.Thankssomuch!Blooddonationsaredowninthesummerinourarea,but there is always a need. Many of our folks donate over the summer while up north. TheBIGREDBUS is looking forward to havingourdonors back this fall. The bus will be parked in the marina parking lot on Monday, November 10 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Times will be posted for future dates. Remember to bringaphoto ID.Forquestionsor to reservea timeslot,please callAnnSinger 575-7662 or JoBucci 445-8260.Walk-insarealwayswelcome. Whatisthevalueofapintofblood?Asksomeonewhoneedsit!

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By Joseph Drips, Member One pleasure of PPYC membership is getting to know, appreciate, and taste offerings provided for sharing at raft-ups, lunch cruises, and grill nights. Members bring their own drinks and a dish to share. There isn’t a plan to what is brought, but usually there are meat trays, soup, sandwiches, pizza, wings, cheeses, tacos, seafood and deserts. Members sign up for these events, and the true cost of entry is a shared dish. And though the food is a catch-all, members get to share fellowship and a fun get together either inside or out on the club’s deck, where the view is platinum. Twenty-three PPYC members traveled to the Lazy Flamingo for the September 16 lunch cruise, enjoying a new covered waterfront pavilion right on the dock in front of the restaurant. Jim and Linda McDonnell tookfive passengers aboard the “WildCard” and Joeand Holly Serokos, cruise captains, took another seven onboardthe“Holly-Daze.”The other 13 people “land cruised” over to Bokeelia. Ria and Hans Grasman will serve as cruise captains for the November 13 lunch cruise to a Pelican Bay Raft-Up where boat captains provide the site plus transportation while passengers provide the picnic. An overnight cruise is scheduled for November 6-10 to Marco Island Marina and Naples Boat Club. Ann and Bob SingeralongwithAnnieandCharleyDrummondwillserveas Cruise Captains. If you want to get a feel for PPYC activities you only need to take a look at the events scheduled for November or contact a member and attend one of our events as a guest. The experience will be better than golden, it will beplatinum!

Platinum Point Yacht Club NewsNovember Events: • 2 – Members’ Budget Review Meeting - 3 p.m. JAMSession-7p.m. • 3 – ClubRacingBegins–Meet@Club • 4 – CLUBCLOSED–LEECOUNTY ELECTIONS • 5 – Long-Range Planning Committee Mtg. - 4 p.m. • 6-10 – Overnight Cruise / Marco Island - Naples • 7 – GrillNight-5:30p.m. • 10 – MembershipCommitteeMeeting-4:15p.m. • 11 – RegularBODMeeting-9a.m. • 12 – SunsetSocial-5:30p.m. • 13 – Lunch Cruise – Pelican Bay Raft-Up • 15 – ANNUAL MEETING at 11 a.m. - Luncheon tofollow-approximately12:45p.m. • 18 – Captains’Mtg.forDecemberOvernightCruise - 4 p.m. • 19 – KayakPaddleOuting–Time&LocationTBD New Member Get-Together - 3:30 p.m. • 20 – PPYC Golf Scramble - 2 p.m. Cruising Seminar - 6:30 p.m. EducationPresentation:CoastGuard–7p.m. • 22 – FUN Race – 11 a.m. • 23 – JAMSession–7p.m. • 27 – ThanksgivingDay • 27 – SunsetSocialat5:30p.m.Recurring events: • Sunday Coffee Breaks – 8 - 10 a.m. Public is welcome to stop by the club, meet some PPYC members and enjoy a cup of coffee. • Bridge – Tuesday and Friday - 1 p.m. • MahJongg–Monday-7p.m. • StretchClass–TuesdayandFridayat7:30a.m. • YOGA – Tuesday, November 18 - 8:40 a.m. • ArtClasses–FirsttwoWednesdaysinNovember- 9:30a.m. • MixedMediaDrawingClasses–Fridays-9a.m. • LINUSQuilters–Thursdaymornings-9:30a.m. Information about Platinum Point Yacht Club is always available at the clubhouse. Any member can help you, or the Club Manager, Carol Matthews, is at the clubhouse on Mondays,Wednesdays,andFridaysandcanbereachedat639-0733.

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Donna and Ron Phillips along with “Baily” became the fi rst of many walkers to enjoy a Sunday Morning 8-10 a.m. PPYC Coffee Break. Give it a try next Sunday and enjoy a “Platinum Point” view of the marina.

PPYC Tidbit: Attention Business Owners, beginning in November, PPYC will be accepting business card advertisements for inclusion in the PPYC newsletter, “View from the Point.” The newsletter is distributed to all PPYC members each month. The price will be $100 for an annual submission, November through October. If you are interested in advertising, please either mail or bring your business card along with a check payable to PPYC for $100 totheoffice.

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By Peggy Wark, HarbourMaster/General Manager What an excitingmonth wehad in October with the Grand Opening of Cass Cay! It’s good tofinallybeabletosaythename.It was an overwhelming turnout on October 4 for the “soft opening.” I think Bill and Brian were happily surprised. Thanks to everyone for showing your enthusiasm and support. Theweather has finally turned the corner andwe’reexperiencing fall temperatures. It is so great to have ourdoorsopenforthefirst timeinmany,manymonths.Let’s hope the rainy season has ended and the cooler, dry temperaturesstaythroughoutthewinter.Withthereturnofmany of our snowbirds, we are seeing more boats out and about.Ourboatclubandrestauranttraffichasincreased,

Marina Beatso we know that season is now upon us.

The Trading Post is pleased to announce their new stock of fantastic wine – it is about to become the “best little wine shop around.” Partneringwith Stacole FineWinesandfinewineandcraftspiritconsultant,Mike,hasenabledit to offer customers the best of the best from a variety of regions - with prices that are unreal. Come in and browse the“wineshop”section-youaresuretofindhighquality,flavorfulwinesthatareasteal. As always, come enjoy homemade breakfasts, lunches, baked goods and Queenie’s Homemade Ice Cream. It’s always fresh, always fast – and your neighborhood grocery/deli/bakery is right around the corner. The Boars Head deli meatsandcheesesbeatPublixprices-EVERYDAY!Don’tforget to browse the new inventory of Burnt Store Marina hats and T-shirts - new stock is continuously in. Stop in and say hello. The Trading Post’s hours of operation:Monday-Saturday7:30a.m.–7p.m.,Sunday8a.m.–5p.m.LikethemonFACEBOOKandstayconnectedfor specials throughout the year: www.facebook.com/tradingpostatburntstore. The Calusa Queen is back in the water and has resumed

their sunset cruises as well as other scheduled trips and tours. Please check their website www.calusaqueen.comfor updated information and schedules. Don’t forget to support theFarmer’s Market every Friday in the parking lot near the marina. Most of the vendors from last year have returned and we’ve added some newones.Theyaretherefrom9a.m.to1p.m.withpasta,seafood, cheese, baked goods, jewelry, makeup and much more. No need to leave the property for anything, it’s all right here. It’s not too early to start thinking about decorating your boat for the holidays. This year we have reserved F dock for the Platinum Point Yacht Club to decorate their boats and display them. Boats will be decorated beginning Monday, December8andwillbejudgedonThursday,December11.Prizes will be awarded in conjunction with the Golf Cart ParadeonFriday,December12. I want to thank everyone for reporting problems that they come across in their daily walks around the marina. Although we do our best to keep on top of issues they sometimes seem to pop up overnight. Fairwindsandcalmseas!

Thesheriff’sfirst trip toBSMfor trafficcontrolwaschanged to investigating the incident which occurred in the earlymorninghoursof9/20.Sixjuvenilemalesranfromoursecurityofficeronfourstolengolfcarts.Allfourgolfcarts were recovered; one was damaged. Using our security camerasatthefrontgateandatGrandeIsles,ourofficers,Captain Andy Scott and the local detective were able to

Sheriff’s Report - Septemberidentify the primary suspect and make an arrest. More arrestsareexpectedastheotherindividualsareidentified. The second visit for traffic control resulted in the following:Warnings2 - speeding1 - not having up-to-date insurance information.

By Marna Parker,Fitness Center Director E x e r c i s e i s t h e number one way to prevent illness, improve and maintain cognitive abilities, stay active and independent, and feel really positive about your health. The Surgeon General recommends that we get 30 minutes a day. One of our most popular exercise classes is “Sit and Fit.” It’s a tough 50minuteworkoutusingastablechair as a prop to help you improve yourstrength,flexibility,enduranceand balance. The class starts with a warm up to prepare our muscles for this intenseworkout.We includeweights for the maximum body workout and conclude with core exercises and a cool down stretch. Thisworkoutwilldefinitelyburncalories and make you sweat. Sit and Fit is taught Monday mornings at 7:30a.m.

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Pictured is a typical 7:30 a.m. class at the Burnt Store Fitness Center, showing: (back row, left to right) Barb Poet, Linda Van Camp, Marianne Zapp, Judy Ewing, Mary Hitchcock, Linda Baily, Gloria Weber, Mark Baldwin, Martha Tuthill; (middle row, left to right) Dar Johnson, Carol Nagle, Peg Baldwin, Judy Wittach, Linda Cross; Marna Parker is in front. Photo is by T.D. Van Camp.

Based on Charles Dickens’ story, A Christmas Carol is a musical version of the classic Christmas tale. Fabulous sets and rich costumes bring to life the story of grumbly old Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they help him discover the true spirit of Christmas.

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By Paula Gifford, Prosperity Point Meet Paul and Carrie Amazeen who are both extremely active and involved in our Burnt Store Marina tennis. Carrie and Paul are f rom New Cast le , New Hampshire, although they also livedinWisconsin,Ohio,andCaliforniafor20years.Theygrew up in New Hampshire, both attended the University of New Hampshire and that is also where they met. Their main interests there were church, community, boating and, ofcourse,tennis.Theyhavebeenmarriedfor53yearsandhave one daughter and two grandchildren. Carrie and Paul bought their home in BSM four years ago. But, before they bought in BSM they went to Marco Island.

Tennis Anyone? ... Meet the PlayersPaul did fishing charters there with a friend. Then Paul and his friend came to BSMandlovedthefishinghere. Carrie is a very active tennis player and is on two BSM teams. She is amember of the 50+Women'sTennisLeague,MarinersinMotion,3.5AteamandalsoamemberoftheCharlotteCountyWomen'sLeague,Racquettes,3.5+team.Herotherinterestsareboating,fishing,andinvolvementinchurch.Shealso enjoys watching football and volleyball. Paul is an avid tennis player. He has won several national tournamentsinCaliforniawith1500tennisteamsinvolved!He was also a USTA umpire in California. Here at BSM he isamemberofthePeaceRiverSeniorMen'sTennisLeague,

BSMGoldTeam,A-2Division.PaulisalsothecoachfortheBSMMarinersinMotion,3.5A,Women'steam.The2013-14seasonwashisfirstascoachfortheMarinersandtheteam has gained not only knowledge and experience about the strategy of doubles tennis, but they have also improved their skills due to his vast coaching experience. The team is very excited to have Paul as their coach for a second season. Otherthantennis,Paul'sbigpassionisfishing.Heisanexperiencedfishermanandenjoystournamentfishingandwill be in a bass tournament in early November at Cape Coral. He caught a tuna off the New England coast that weighed over 425 pounds, aTarponweighing approximately 175pounds and most recently, a 130 pound Tarpon in Charlotte Harbor. Paul also enjoys ice hockey.

Tennis Thought for the Month: "If you think you can, thenyoucan,ifyouthinkyoucan't,thenyoucan't, ...butyou'realwaysright."

By Joanne Johnston, Grande Isle One of the highlights of the fall season is Punta Gorda’s Visual Arts Center’s month-long Fall Festival which celebrates a particular artist or artistic period. This year the 20’seraArtNouveauandArtDecoarethefocusoftheVAC’s11thannualfestivalfromOctober31toNovember29. In keeping with the center’s teaching mission the festival provides VAC students, members and the general public opportunities and instruction to create art. Over the summer85artists completed110pieces thatwill be displayed in the center’s galleries during the festival. Some will be reproductions of known Art Nouveau and Art

It’s Back to the ‘20’s and the Gatsby Era at the VACDecoartists.Otherswillbeoriginalworksinkeepingwiththe festival’s theme “Sensuality Meets Symmetry.” “SincetheArtNouveauandArtDecoperiodsincorporatebothartanddesign,artistshavesubmittedmanymore3-Dworks than usual,” said Cathy Lindenhauer, VAC Education Director. The festival also provides hands-on experiences to introduce the art of the period. Two day-long workshops, one on making clay art tiles (including carving, painting and glazing) and another on stained glass, have been scheduled. Special events are always a highlight of the festival. Events are open to VAC members and the general public.

Some are free of charge, others have nominal fees. This year 10 have been planned. Typically, one is a trip to an art museum. This year’s isabus trip toMiami,November7 foraguidedoutdoorwalkingtouroftheSouthBeachArtDecoDistrictplusavisittotheArtNouveauandArtDecocollectionsofFloridaInternationalUniversity’sWolfsonianMuseum. On November 13 a second museum collection will be featured: the Louis Comfort Tiffany collection of The Morse MuseumofAmericanArtinWinterPark.Thecuratorofthecollection is the visiting expert lecturer on Art Nouveau at the festival’s Tiffany Tea. This year’s gala on November 23, “An Evening at the Gatsby Mansion,” will feature live jazz music of the 20’s. Party-goers will be encouraged to wear period fashions. Other events include a film on FrankLloydWrightand two additional expert lectures at the VAC and a book discussiononflappersandwomenoftheeraatCopperfishBooks. For the full list of special events and more complete information on the festival go to www.visualartcenter.org.

By Marge Currao, Admiralty Village On September 5, 2014,Mike Currao , a Burnt Store Marina resident, was inducted into the American Banjo Hall of Fame in the category of Instruction and Education. The formal induction ceremony took place at the Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Along with Mike, the late Earl ScruggswasinductedforPerformance,andTheKingstonTrio for Marketing. Mike'smusicalcareerwhichhasspannedoverfivedecadesincludes theater, radio, TV, concerts and philharmonic performances. Mike’s varied musical experience is shared with a worldwide student base, which he teaches in person and via the internet.

Banjo Man Born in New York, Mike studied banjo, guitar, ukulele and mandolin. He realized great success backing up performers such as Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka and the Royal Teens (Four Seasons). In the early seventies, Mike performed with many musical ensembles, including the Long Island Banjo Society and the All American Orchestra, as lead player and soloist. Beingproficientonseveralinstrumentsallowedhimtoplay with pit orchestras for popular musical scores such as, Hello Dolly, Mame, The Pajama Game, Guys and Dolls, Chorus Line and Chicago. He also enjoyed backing up such greats as Cab Calloway. Mike presently resides in Burnt Store Marina with his wifeofover50years,Marge.Hehascontinuedhismusicalcareer as the lead banjoist for the Gulf Coast Banjo Society inVenice,Florida.Healsoperformsonafrequentbasiswithdixieland groups from Sarasota to Marco Island. If you wish to learn more about Mike and to enjoy sound and video bytes, please visit his website at www.fl banjo.com.

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Friday, December 12Save the Date & Get Creative! Plan now to decorate your golf cart for the Annual Community Golf Cart Parade. Sign up on the clip board in the BSGAC lobby. Everyone is welcome!MeetatBSGACat5p.m.Nogolfcart–bepartofthecheering, appreciative parade watchers. Class on Decorating Your Cart by Jack Orr will be held November 12 at 4 p.m. in Linkside Cafe.

By Joyce Brown and Joe DeLeonardis All weekend BSM veterans’ events are open to the Public. All Veterans will be honored at all events. Please plan to take part in one or all of the events this year. All proceeds from the golf event and the Saturday evening event will benefi t the Wish For Our Heroes Foundation. JeffWells,founderoftheFoundation,andSpecialistCharlieLemon,who lostboth legs in Iraqin 2011, will be a part of our Saturday events. Charlie will be our guest speaker at the Veterans Breakfast. Since our firstevent,2010,wehaveraisedover$44,000throughthegenerous donations and participation of BSM and Lakes residents and businesses.

Saturday, November 8 – Veterans Day Weekend Golf Scramble at BSGAC- (4 Person Scramble – 8:15a.m.shotgun).SignuponthegolfboardatBSGACorcalltheproshoptoregister–(941)637-1577.Active duty

Salute to our Military “Past and Present” Events at BSMmilitary personnel are free. Thanks to BSGAC for giving usall27holesfreeforthisevent.A$10.00entryfeeplusapplicable golf fees apply. Bring some extra cash for all the fungames,50/50’sandraffles.All proceeds will go to the foundation. Sponsor a hole or become a donor by making your donations to the event. Wear your red, white and blue and veterans wear your military cap, so that we can “Thank you” for your service.

Saturday, November 8 – Wish for Our Heroes fundraising party and silent auction at Cass Cay Restaurant & Bar – 6 - 9:30 p.m. “By Ticket ONLY” –Tickets are $35.00perpersonaslongastheylast.BrianDeCaroandBillKelley,ownersoftheCassCayRestaurant&Bararesponsoringthisevent. Food, a free beverage ticket and happy hour pricing for all evening drinks are included. “Single Shot Steve” a BSM resident and local entertainer is donating his time. The event will include a silent auction, 50/50’s, and raffles for greatprizes. For available ticket information email Joyce Brown at [email protected](614)329-9996.

Monday, November 10 – The Commodore Club will honor BSM Veterans at 11 a.m. and dedicate a plaque marking a place of honor. If you are a veteran and you will be coming or even if you’re not coming, please send an email to [email protected] and tell us your name, birth date, branch of service and conflict,ifany.Youwillbehonoredatthisevent.Therewillbe an honor guard presentation by American Legion Post 101. Event will include reading of BSM veterans’ names, flagexchangetotaps,ariflesalute,andaplaquededication.

MikeDarrahwillplaythetrumpettoleadthesingingof“GodBless America.” Handicap parking will be available, please see the volunteer atourentranceatthecornerofMatecumbeKeyRd.andPiratesLane. General parking is available in the parking lot used for our community picnic, right across the street from the entrance. Residents are encouraged to use their golf carts. There will be no news crews or politicians, only marina residents honoring our own.

Tuesday, November 11 – Salute to Our Military - Veterans Day Breakfast Buffet at the Linkside Café at BSGAC – 8:00 a.m. – Noon - $12.95 per person.All veteranswhopre-register in theLinksideCafé or bycalling(941)637-6405byFriday,November7willreceivea 20%discount.BSGACMembers 15%discount. (Onlyone discount will apply.) A special ceremony to honor our veteranswillbeheldat9:00a.m. If you can’t join us for any of the events over the Veterans Day Weekend but would like to make a donation to the Wish for Our Heroes Foundation, please leave an envelope in the pro shop with the hole sponsorships at BSGAC. Checks should be made out to Wish for Our Heroes Foundation. All donations are tax deductable. CalloremailJoyceBrown(614)[email protected] with any questions or to help. For moreinformation on this foundation, go to www.wish4ourheroes.org. SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS FOR SILENT AUCTION OR RAFFLES – If you would like to become a sponsor or donate something for the silent auction or raffles,pleaseemailorcallJoyceBrownat(614)329-9996or [email protected].

Burnt Store Marina’s Top 10 SurprisesBy Joseph Drips, Independent Homeowner10. Itisahunter’sparadise:rabbits,raccoons,squirrels, doves, partridge, deer and wild boar. 9. Itdoesn’tmatterhowoftenyouwarn“bikesandcarts gowithtraffic,walkersagainst.”8. You can live within the gates and not be a resident of Section 22.7. Driversfeelcompelledtopassgolfcartsgoing18.8mph in a 20 mph zone.6. There’s always a list of “Holes In One” in the Beacon.5. Alotofpeopleare“packing.”4. “Snow Birds” vote in Florida.3. Trafficissuesusuallyendwithawarning.2. A few homes are tuned to MSNBC.1. Someone always falls for Bob Bottel’s April 1 Story.

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Adventure Travelingdiversity and always used fresh ingredients. All of the staff provided more service than we expected, including cleaning off muddy shoes and free laundry twice during the seven days. Our trip leader Edgard was born on the river, as was our naturalist Luis. Both live with their families in Iquitos, preferring toremain connected to the river and the rainforest. Enthusiasm, meticulous planning, deep knowledge, passion and flexibility to take advantage of any adventure opportunity were Edgard’s hallmarks. A few times he hired a local guide who would go ahead of us, clearing a path, looking for the highly poisonous fer-de-lance snake or searching out a critter to bring back to us…young boa constrictor, pink-toed tarantula, poisonous frogs. Early morning skiff rides were perfect for bird watching and with over 20% of the world’s species we were never bored. Because of decades of over-hunting for pelts and the pet trade, both birds and mammals keep a distance from humans. Spotting reclusive mammals israre,butwedidfindthetwotypesofsloth. Asignificantpartofourtripwasinteractingwithvillagepeople.Wewereshownhowtouseapoisondartgunandasugarcane press; visited families and asked no-hold-barred questionsonlifestyle,politics(there’sanelectionOctober5

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By Joseph Drips,Independent Homeowner “Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose,Nothing don’t mean nothing honey if it ain’t free…”. That line comes from a song writ ten by KrisKistoffersonandFredFoster,originally recorded by Roger Miller, and made a posthumous hit by Janis Joplin. The song: Me&BobbyMcGee.Ihaveoftenthoughtittobeoneofthebest lines of literature and music. It says so much. Probably, the only time in our lives where that line will become totally true will be upon death. From birth until then there is so much to lose, not the least of which is life itself. Andlivingwherewedo,howwedo,withallthebenefitsthatwehave,makesitdifficulttoimaginethrowingthedicewagering that one item, life. So, inMayof2014,onafishing trip, off theAtlanticcoast of Florida, my and my group’s worries were far from thoughtsofriskandsacrifice.Ourconcernswerefocusedonthefactthatwewerenotabletofindfish.Welookedforbirds,usuallyagoodsign.Therewerenobirds.Welookedforfloatingdebris,dolphinsandothergamefishoftencongregateinitsshade,makingforexcellentfishingpotential.Fromsealevel, debris is hard to observe. So image how lucky we felt whenwespottedwhatwassuretochangeourluck.Weweregoingtobeonthefish. Once our boat came upon the scene, pictured above, about all I could do for the rest of the day was to think about that line of music. “Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose,Nothing don’t mean nothing honey if it ain’t free….” The mates on our boat said it obviously was a refugee raft, likely from Cuba. If it had been previously found by the Coast

The Cost of Freedom

Guard it would have been marked. From what was observed, itdidnotappeartohavebeenasuccessfulvoyage.Wewereatleast20milesoffshore.Therewasahatfloatingnearby. Whatdoesittaketorisklifeonavesselmadeofbamboo,wire mesh, a couple of ropes and with an industrial light fixtureattached,alastpotentialhopeforsomethingboundtofloat?Someonehadtobelievethatfreedomandopportunitywere important enough to risk the only thing they had left to lose in a life and death gamble. Itmustbedifficulttowageryourlifeonsomethingsohardtoquantifyandacknowledgethatsomethingsaremoreimportant. A few times of the year we are asked to remember. OndaysliketheFourthofJulyandMemorialDaywetaketime to honor the men and women who took that life and death gamble to achieve and maintain for us what many unknown refugees so desperately want. Patriots, heroes, refugees: they all share one item, the knowledge that freedom carriesahighprice,oftenpaidforwithriskandsacrificeby people that understand, “Nothing don’t mean nothing honey if it ain’t free….”

A fi nal note: Putting potential political issues aside, I hope we were mistaken and that someone’s voyage came to a successful ‘dry foot” end, still with something left to lose. Youhavetoadmirecouragewhereveryoufindit.

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By Carol Phillips, Events Coordinator W i t h g r e a texcitement BSGAC is ready to kick off another fun-filledmembership year.Activities, socials, excursions, classes, presentations, dining eventsandgolftournamentsareplanned.WearepromotingBocce Ball. The Bulls Investment Club, Shutterbug Photography Club and the Anglers Fishing Club are in full swing. The improved and maintained golf course is ready. Membership year runs November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015.Don’tmissanyofthefun.Receivea$100bonusinahouseaccountifyoujoinbyNovember15. NovemberisthestartofweekendbreakfastatLinksideCafé.Make weekends special with a wonderful hot breakfast from the menuonSaturdayandSundayatLinksideCafé.Weekendbreakfast,daily lunch and daily happy hour are open to the public. Check menus and times by going directly to www.linksidecafe.org.

SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY & VETERANS The public is invited to join our area military and veterans for these special events. BSGAC will once again be joining the communityinfundraisingforWishForOurHeroesFoundation.SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

• THE VETERANS DAY SCRAMBLE 8:15 a.m. Shotgun start. Active military play for free. There will be numerous fundraisers including part of the entry fee, hole sponsorships for $100each(puttinggreen&drivingrange$200each)puttingandpitchingcontests,buyingashotfromanexpert,50/50RaffleandaRaffleforgreatprizes.SignupontheBSGACbulletinboard.

Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club Announcements• BBQ LUNCH AND DRINKS with Regina’s special

pies and the ice cream sundae bar. Cash at the BBQ.• DINNER and SILENT AUCTION at Cass Cay Restaurant

&Bar6-9:30pm.Ticketsmustbepurchasedinadvance.(Seearticle) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 8 a.m.-Noon-Veteranswhopre-registeratLinksideCaféreceivea20%discount.Aceremonywithspeaker-9:00a.m.

ACTIVITIES AND GOLF EVENTSBSGAC Members Only, unless otherwise specifi ed.• November1–FleaMarketandstartofweekendbreakfast 8 a.m.-Noon (PUBLIC)• November8–VeteransDayGolfScrambleandBBQ (PUBLIC)• November9–DessertSeries:ArchaeologyofFishing with Jeff Moates• November11–VeteransDayBreakfast(PUBLIC)• November12–StartofMen’sGolfLeague Class on decorating a golf cart for the Holiday Golf Cart Parade (PUBLIC)• November13–LadiesLuncheonandFashionShow• November 15–Class: eBay “How toSell”withLisa Brown• November18–FallTinCupGolfTournament• November19–BuncoandSoupandSaladBar

• November20–GolfRulesSeminar• November21– Class:eBay“HowtoBuy”withLisa Brown• November22–TurkeyShootOutGolfScramble • November28–NoFridayFishFryBullsInvestmentClub-Mondays-9a.m.Anglers Fishing Club First Monday of the month – 3 p.m.Shutterbug Photography Club Second Monday of the month - 2 p.m.

HOLE-IN-ONE Congratulations to the following golfer on his recent hole-in-one: WilliamGoodson-Heron4 Attention all golfers (Open to the Public): Classes by our ownGolfProRayDavis. To keep up with happenings at our club please visit www.bsgac.organd“Like”usonFacebook–BurntStoreGolf&Activity Club. Contact [email protected] if you would like tojoinouremailnotificationlist.Don’tforgettostopbytheclub and check out the bulletin board. Theadministrationofficeisopendailyfrom10a.m.until2 p.m. offering postal services, notary services and much more. Please call ahead to schedule notary services.

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By Joanne Johnston,Grande Isle Every voyage s tar ts somewhere. That somewhere was Burnt Store Marina for Ed Portscher and Dr.MariaKolnakovaonSunday,October 5 aboard “StellaBlue.” Their itinerary includes the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean islands and eventually, perhaps a year or more out, they hope to cross the Atlantic and sail the Mediterranean Sea. Unlike many sailors, Ed and Maria will carry on with their careers as they explore theirportsofcall.At39,Edis Senior Software Engineer and Interface Engineering Manager with Healthtronic’s Information Technology division. He and his seven direct reports produce electronic medical records programs for urologists. Ed’s typical workday “…is three hours on the telephone and the rest of the day writing code. I can’t do my job without internet and mobile phone access.”AsaresultwifiaccessibilitywilldetermineStellaBlue’s choice of ports. Maria,31,aPhDinEnvironmentalScience,willresearchand write. Her expertise is wetlands but once in the Caribbean she will study coastal environments and island systems. Ed has dreamed of sailing the world since he was a young boy. “I thought I would do it in retirement,” he said. “Then Ibeganthinking.CouldIdoitinmy60’s?Maybenot.” He approached Healthtronics about working remotely. They agreed. He devoted a year of weekends and vacations taking sailing courses in New York Harbor near his home in Fort Lee, NJ. He took offshore courses out of Captiva and bare-boat courses in the British Virgin Islands. Now for a boat. “StellaBlue,” a 1982Tartan37,wasperfect and for sale but her owners were cruising the Caribbean and would not be back until summer. Smitten, he decided to wait. In April life took a turn. His hairdresser told him “I have someoneforyoutomeet.”EnterMariaKolnakova. Hailing from Western Siberia, Maria studiedenvironmental science in Russia and France obtaining a doctorate from the University of Toulouse. Armed with

Young Adventurers Depart BSMto Sail the World

a “green card” won in the U.S. immigration lottery, she was living in Teaneck, NJ working in medical billing while searching for apositioninherfield. “On our f i rs t date ,” Maria said (“a blind date” Ed interjected), “he told me about his plan to buy a sailboat and sail it in the Caribbean and eventually to the Mediterranean. I was amazed. How do you live for solongonaboat?” Finally, in June, Stella Blue arrived in port at Charlot te Harbor Boat Storage in Placida. On June 25,fivedaysbeforehis39thbirthday, she was his. He also met Captain Ron Janssen, a long-time sailor and boat mechanic, who knew both previous owners of Stella Blue and had worked on her for years. Ed sought his advice and they set up a schedule of repairs

and upgrades to make the boat seaworthy. Janssen, who lives in Burnt Store Lakes, suggested that Ed put Stella Blue in Burnt Store Marina. OnAugust8Edbecamealive-aboardtiedupatB-Dock.Hebeganworkingona50-itemlistofreplacing,repairing,resetting and resealing with Janssen’s assistance while putting in full days at his Healthtronics job. “Ron’s been a godsend,” he said. “Because of him I know every inch of Stella Blue. I have tools and supplies for repairs. He’s shared everything he knows about sailing the Caribbean.” Meanwhile Maria had a decision to make. Ed, smitten again, had asked her to share this adventure. She spent a week with him aboard Stella Blue “…to see if I could manage living on a boat.” She decided she could, packed up her life and arrived at the end of September. They would leave a week later. At Cass Cay’s grand-opening party Ed looked back on the last two months living in Burnt Store Marina preparing for the voyage. “I really enjoyed the marina,” he said. “Everyone has been so friendly, so helpful and so very nice.” Sunday,October5dawnedsunny,cloudlessandbreezy:a perfect sailing day. At 10:30 a.m. Ed and Maria waved goodbye.StellaBluearrivedinMarathon27hourslater. Photos and Ed’s blog are at http://sailingstellablue.com.

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SAVE THE DATE! – MARCH 14 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Plans are underway for the 4th Annual Burnt Store Marina

Community Picnic. Residents within Burnt Store Marina, their guests and live-aboards are invited, but must RSVP. Weareexpectingarecordnumberofattendees. FamousDave’swill again provide the food; SteveFlagg (www.doubleshot-music.com) and The Boogiemen (www.theboogiemenfl.com), a 10-member band, will

4th Annual Burnt Store Marina Community Picnic“Getting To Know You, A Little Better”

provide the entertainment. We are able to offer thisfabulous event thanks to funding provided by our generous sponsors, homeowners/condo associations and residents. RSVP’s will begin to be accepted January 2, 2015. WatchupcomingissuesoftheBeaconforupdates.We

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Century 21 Sunbelt Realty at Burnt Store Marina will once again be collecting gifts for special needs children beginning now and continuing until December the 10th. We are partnering with the Cape Coral Fire Departments “Gifts From Santa” program which has been an annual event for many years.The special needs children include those with Down Syndrome, childhood cancer, muscular dystrophy, autism, etc. Besides the needy children receiving a gift, the siblings in the home receive a gift as well.

Please drop off your gifts at our office anytime during the day. The gifts are not to be wrapped and should be purchased for children from infants to 14 year olds. The gifts most recommended include: games, sporting goods, dolls and other toys. The fire department plans on picking up the gifts with one of their fire trucks, at which time our office will be treating them to lunch. Century 21 Sunbelt would like to thank you in advance for supporting this worthy cause!

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