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The Villages Fact Finder AAC and CDD Elections 2012

Fact Finder continued on page 10

The perpetual success of The Villages is depen-dent upon the effective governance of the community by Community Development Districts. The Districts assuming responsibility for ownership and operation of The Villages properties from the Developer have already demonstrated how well they can work with-in this complex system of governments and entities within The Villages community and with The Villag-es District Government. Maintaining and improving The Villages lifestyle and amenities, while support-ing an aggressive five-year capital improvement plan with a $200 million budget attests to the skill and dedication of The Villages professionals and elected officials. Great care is required in continuing to elect and support people able to sustain the viability of The Villages.

Landowner ElectionsThere may be no Landowner election required this

year in The Villages, unless there is a contested seat in Community Development District 9. The other seats up for election this year for Amenity Author-ity Committee (AAC), and Community Develop-ment Districts were either unopposed or are Quali-fied Elections (and appear on the General Election Ballot on November 6th).

Amenity Authority Committee ElectionsThe AAC election is a separate landowner elec-

tion from the general election. A landowner election is an election when landowners have only one vote per acre or portion thereof for each platted lot or un-platted area owned and located within the boundar-ies of the Village Community Development District. This means if 3 persons are named on the deed, only one vote is allowed per property.

Amenity Authority Committee members are elect-ed by landowners of their respective Districts and the two AAC members up for election this year were unopposed – District 3 John Wilcox, and District 4, Rich Lambrecht. Information about candidate(s) for CDD 9 will be available later this month.

AAC Landowner Elections for District #’s 1, 2 and 5 will be held in 2014.

Fall and winter may be two of the best times of the year to enjoy Central Florida and also the best and busiest of times in The Vil-lages. About one quarter of Villagers are seasonal residents and

most of them are here for the beautiful fall and winter seasons – re-joining nearly 70,000 permanent residents and all of the visitors and guests that will average over 15,000 each month.

Seasonal Villagers Prepare to be Surprised

The Villages is continu-ously improving and ex-panding to the frequent surprise and delight of re-turning seasonal Villagers. This year is no exception where some grand new changes already exist and others coming soon. While you were away, The Vil-lages was named the fast-est growing small town in the United States, and has even been increasing the sale of homes since. Clubs and activities have grown to 1,950 to meet Villagers’ desires and demands. By the end of the year The Vil-lages will open a twelfth country club and thirty-first executive golf course, another Village Recreation and Neighborhood Recreation Centers that will increase the number of holes of golf to 540, add more swim-ming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and associ-ated amenities. The grand new town center of Brown-wood with associated shops, restaurants, theaters, and entertainment will add the flavor of old Florida to The Villages.

Becoming America’s Healthiest HometownWhile the rest of the country has struggled with eco-

nomic woes and worried over the future of healthcare, The Villages has been making great strides in becom-ing America’s Healthiest Hometown. Tens of thou-sands of Villagers participated in The Villages Health

Survey, designed to develop improvements in health-care solutions and delivery methods – a study that may benefit future generations worldwide, as well as, Vil-lagers. Villagers’ inputs were the inspiration for im-mediate improvements in Primary Healthcare, access to primary care, and its integration with specialists and the hospital system. The Villages Health System was

created and Villagers are participating with the ongo-ing recruitment of their choice of “Dr. Welby’s” to join Patient-Centered Medical Homes just a golf cart ride away in The Villages. The first of these primary care medical centers opens this fall at Colony Plaza with a total of eight on the way. In the meantime, The Villages Regional Hospital has expanded to 223 beds, added new services, and added an Urgent Care Center to make a total of five golf cart accessible in The Villages.

tHE ViLLAgES PoiSEd for grEAtESt SEASoN

Evans Prairie Country Club, restau-rant and pro shop make final prepara-tions for opening in about one month, adding new features and amenities for Villagers and new challenges for golf-ers on the first 18 of 27 holes.

View of the wetlands and prairie from poolside at Evans Prairie Country Club opening soon, where swimmers, diners and golfer will enjoy spectacular landscape and scenery while participating in The Villages lifestyle.

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Golf Safety Clinics, spon-sored Expo’s and forums (i.e. Water, Healthcare reform), and many VHA general and regional topical briefings.

The VHA has ambitious plans for 2012 that include expanding its influence in matters important to you as The Villages enters its final stages of build out, and making your VHA membership card even more valu-able to you. At our January 9, 2013 General Meeting the VHA will recognize the outstanding contributions made by Villagers giving back to the community by awarding the VHA Partner of the Year, Outstanding Service Program and Volunteer Program of 2012. So please watch for updates.

In the meantime, the VHA’s ability to expand ser-vices back to the community and continue providing free services is completely dependent upon member-ship dues. The VHA accepts no advertising or sponsor-ship. Donations to the VHA go to the VHA Foundation which conducts a charitable function. See this issue’s Help Wanted notice to participate in a VHA support role. Join the VHA today or renew your VHA mem-bership and help us to keep The Villages as the best in the world.

Jack Knapp, VHA President

A message from the President of the VHAThe VHA Serving you

E-Mail: [email protected] site: www.thevha.net

1104 Main St., The Villages 32159Pres. Jack Knapp, [email protected] ----------------------753-5620 Vice Pres. Art Rowe, [email protected] ---------------------205-7661Sec. Joyce Fisher, [email protected] -----------------------750-2491Treas. Ray Glessner, [email protected] -----------------------751-0701

Administrative BoardAl Butler, [email protected] ------------------------------- 430-0368John Calandro, [email protected] -----------------------------430-3425Russ D’Emidio, [email protected] --------------------------750-4486Past President, Don Hahnfeldt, [email protected] -------------751-6373 Walter Martin, [email protected] -----------------------205-7099 Irv Markley, [email protected] -------------------------------- 425-9854 Ron McMahon, [email protected] --------------------205-4647 Kathy Porter, [email protected] -----------------------259-8196Evan Richards, [email protected] ------------------------259-2974

Regional DirectorsLake County - Judy Glasel , [email protected] ---------------430-9707Region 1 - Fred Dowling, [email protected] -------------------350-6123Region 2 - Lu Bowen, [email protected] -------------259-2155Region 3 - Geoff Langdon, [email protected] --------259-1037Region 4 - Jim Brockman, [email protected] -------750-8395Regions 5 & 8 - Chuck Wildzunas, [email protected] ------753-3703Regions 6, 7 & 9 - Bill Gottschalk, [email protected] ---350-2405

Regional ChairsRegion 6 - Judy Bonn ------------------------------------- 352-217-0319 Region 7 - Wanda Cooksey -------------------------------------209-9132 Region 9 - Nicolas Hemes --------------------------------- 386-984-7979

CommitteesVHA Foundation

Alice Terrill, Chairman ----------------------------------------- 259-1691Membership

Kathy Porter, Chair, [email protected] -----------------259-8196Lady Lake - Judy Glasel ----------------------------------------430-9707Region 1 - Bob Eisenhauer -------------------------------------259-1485Region 2 - Lu Bowen, [email protected] -------------259-2155Region 3 - Dottie Hockey ---------------------------------------259-2857Region 4 - Nancy Dodd --------------------------------------- 753-4252Region 5 & 8 - Felice Maurer ---------------------------------- 259-7647Region 6 & 7 - Lois Buyers ------------------------------------ 350-7125

Program & ActivitiesDoug Tharp ---------------------------------------------------750-1760Roger Kass ----------------------------------------------------259-7174

Golf Cart Safety ClinicJoy Tolan, Coordinator ------------------------------------------750-5368Tom Tolan -----------------------------------------------------750-5368Maria Satterfield ---------------------------------------------- 430-2301

Helping HandsBill Dyer, Coordinator------------------------------------------ 751-1192Briar Meadow North, Jim Brockman ----------------------------750-8395DeLeon Villas, Judy Trongon ----------------------------------- 750-0954East Side, John Kelly -------------------------------------- 915-833-8781Glenbrook, Al Ely ----------------------------------------------259-3944Polo Ridge, John Sullivan ------------------------------------- 750-6175Santiago, Dick Dufresne --------------------------------------- 750-4743Santiago, Ken Mathieu ----------------------------------------259-2704Summerhill, Ron Kershner -------------------------------------753-9629St. Charles, Charlene Lema ------------------------------------ 630-7642Valle Verde, Marty Dubbs --------------------------------------751-0600 Judy Glasel ----------------------------------------------------430-9707 Duval, John Thomas -------------------------------------------633-5642

CERT & Emergency ShelterWayne Ward, [email protected] ------------------------------205-8280

SHINEBetty Cunningham --------------------------------------------259-0753

Sunshine CommitteeGail Burgess, Coordinator -------------------------------------- 750-1371

WebsiteRay Glessner ------------------------------------------------- 751-0701

Partners ProgramMary Nowak, [email protected] --------------------- 750-5313

Seniors vs. Crime LiaisonGeorgia Lifsey -------------------------------------------------689-4600

Military Affairs & Law EnforcementSterling Wood -------------------------------------------------259-5507

The Villages Homeowners Association continues to be devoted to our mission statement of preserving the value of our homes and enhancing The Villages Lifestyle. The attraction of The Villages

Lifestyle has sustained new homes sales to keep The Villages on pace to complete build-out as predicted by 2015.

Since the complex system of organizations and gov-ernments which serve and manage The Villages is so unique, an equally unique residents’ organization is re-quired to advocate and represent our interests. The VHA has worked hard to become that organization. The all resident-volunteers who are your VHA offi-cers and representatives work closely with the three counties, two cities, two water management districts, CDD’s, center districts, the developer and district gov-ernments and other committees and providers of ser-vices that the VHA calls its Circle of Partners. VHA successes are reflected directly in the results that are being consistently produced through our mutual coop-eration. From recreation activities to public services, from volunteers to committee and board membership, and from advice and counsel to information and activ-ism, your VHA has been the Villagers’ voice on issues important in The Villages.

Many of the contributions made by the VHA are free to all Villagers, such as the Voice, Newcomers Orienta-tion, Helping Hands rent-free medical devices,

Four years ago the VHA initiated recognition of organizations and groups within The Villages’ com-munity that have made exceptionally outstanding contributions to Villagers and The Villages Lifestyle throughout the previous year. Previous honorees in-cluded The Villages Recreation Department, District Government and Community Watch as Partners of the Year, The Villages Lifelong Learning College, The Villages Entertainment Department and CPR/AED Program for the Service Award; and Operation Shoe-box, Citizens’ Emergency Response Team, and The Villages Hospital Auxiliary as the Volunteer Organi-zations of the Year.

Villagers may nominate deserving Villages’ organi-zations for awards in the categories of Partner of the Year, Service Award, or Volunteer Organization of the Year to any VHA Board Member or their VHA Re-gional Director.

VHA Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

Accepting the VHA Partner of the Year Award for 2011 are The Villages Com-munity Watch leaders (left to right) Tony Soldano, Joe Godin, Scott Wilder, Bill Schwalback, Frank Mastrandrea, Roger Bruce, Wayne Larango for outstand-ing performance in maintaining a ready security force and community service.

The VHA’s only source of income is members’ dues tosupport its many benefits and services to Villagers.

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Crossing State Highways in golf CartsFlorida State Department of Transportation has

made a change to DOT rules regarding golf carts cross-ing state highways commencing in January 2013. Now only two months away there still remains some debate over what golf carts, which drivers and whose addition-al authorization may be required. The VHA is pressing state DOT guidance to local authorities on the details now. Watch for updates here, in the Daily Sun and the districtgov.org website for updates soon.

Signs in YardsCommunity Development Districts south of CR466

continue to enforce signage restrictions as stated in res-idents’ respective Deed Restrictions. CDDs north of CR466 split on their intent to enforce restrictions, with CDDs 2 and 3 voting to maintain and enforce the sig-nage standard, and CDDs 1 and 4 voting to join the Amenity Authority Committee in not enforcing restric-tions. Additional information will be available on the District Government website districtgov.org concern-ing hearings by the AAC and CDDs 1and 4 concerning their actions to modify their enforcements practices.

VHA Spaghetti dinner Being ServedTickets for the Foundation’s October 10th Spaghetti

Dinner are available at The Villages Box Offices for $8. Guests are invited to bring their favorite wine and join their friends for an enjoyable meal with a good cause. Limited seating is available for dinners at 4pm and 6pm. Proceeds will support the Foundation’s pro-gram such as Helping Hands, local charities, and schol-arship funds. Volunteer opportunities for VHA mem-bers and Representatives are available to assist for the Dinner. Please call 753-2663 or 753-4650 to leave vol-unteer contact information.

Urgent Care Locations ExpandedThe Villages Regional Hospital opened up a new

Urgent Care Center on October 1st, east of US 441 in The Villages Medical Complex for additional conve-nience and to ease the demand at the hospital emergen-cy room. The Urgent Care Centers hours are daily 7am to 7pm, and additional locations are listed in this issue of The Villages Voice.

Water restrictions Eased, Continue to ConserveWater remains one of our most critical resources in

The Villages and the Southwest Florida Water Man-agement District (SWFWMD) request that we review our monthly water bills to see that we are striving to achieve a water usage rate of 150 gallons per day per person (including irrigation).

gate Card readers Vary in SensitivityThe Villages resident access gates all have the same

card reader board. The gates south of CR 466 have the camera cable and card reader wiring in the same con-duit which may cause some loss of read range, as well as, the card reader being incased in the pedestal. The Laurel Valley, Mission Hills and Sanibel gates have the wiring for the card reader installed in its own cop-per sleeve in an attempt to see if that improves reader sensitivity. Some window tinting affects card reading through the car window, as well as, the distance from the reader.

district government Management relocatingThe Villages District Government Management Of-

fices are relocating this month in order to expand the space required for Accounting and Finance personnel. On October 5th, the District Manager and staff will re-locate to the building previously occupied by Fross and Fross Financial, at 3251 Wedgewood Lane.

The Villages’ BuzzThe Villages’ Buzz

The Villages’ Buzz continued on page 10

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Make checks payable to: The Villages Homeowners AssociationDeposit your check and this form, addressed to VHA Membership, in a VHA drop box at any of The Villages postal pick-up stations

or send your check by mail to: The Villages Homeowners Association, 1104 Main Street, The Villages, FL 32159

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The local chapter of the Hon-or Flight Network serving veterans of The Villages, Lake and Sumter Counties is conducting honor flights to the national memorials. The Villages Honor Flight supports about 500 World War II Veterans in our area.

The first flight from The Villages was on May 26th. Dozens of WWII Veterans are still signed up to go. The second flight was June 26th and the third on Sep-tember 23rd. The program needs additional support through funding, and assistance in registration of vet-erans to visit The WWII Memorial in Washington, DC. The cost per honor flight is about $80,000.

The Honor Flight Chapter contact for The Villages is through the villageshonorflight.org website, where Villagers will have multiple opportunities to aid and support the Honor Flight effort for our heroes.

Veterans’ Corner - The Villages Honor Flight


The USF Health in The Villages health lecture series has been a great success in The Villages over the last 18 months, giving presenta-tions, plus having meetings with focus groups and developing The

Villages Health Survey in efforts to determine or establish The Villages as America’s Healthiest Hometown. The lecture series is continuing on issues and topics identified by Villagers as important to them and the October 23rd lecture will focus on cholesterol.

USf Health Lecture Series Last month the presentation on Late In Life Deci-

sions titled “Plan to Die Now and Avoid the Rush” by nationally renowned healthcare educator Dr. Jay Wolf-son addressed topics and issues of seniors and answered their questions about related considerations. Dr. Wolf-son is a frequent visitor to The Villages and participat-ed in The Villages Health Survey design and execution. Dr. Wolfson is also an attorney and uniquely qualified to have been appointed by the State of Florida to be the Special Guardian for Terry Schiavo, reporting directly to the governor.

Lecture Series

Why choose Moffitt for cancer screening and cancer treatment services

From research to diagnosis and treatment to survi-vorship, Moffitt Cancer Center is solely focused on the prevention and the cure of cancer. Moffitt, one of the world’s most sophisticated cancer centers of excel-lence, employs fellowship-trained physicians and med-ical researchers who are among the best in the world in their respective fields.

What separates Moffitt from other institutions is our commitment to Total Cancer Care® — a personalized course of treatment that provides individual therapies based upon a patient’s unique genetic fingerprint. The only Florida-based cancer center to receive a National Cancer Institute designation as a Comprehensive Can-cer Center, Moffitt is one of only 41 centers nationwide that make up an alliance that allows us to share research and practices that lead to better outcomes faster and more effectively. Together we’re redefining how the battle against cancer is won.

Cancers We treatAt Moffitt Cancer Center, we practice personalized

medicine that pairs research with everything from drug therapies and nutrition to pain management and spiri-tual support in an effort to find the right cancer treat-ment that is unique to each and every patient. Moffitt partners with research institutions and cancer centers around the country to chart the progress and journey of tens of thousands of cancer patients from diagnosis to survivorship. All of Moffitt’s resources are devoted to helping defeat your cancer.

Each cancer type falls under one of Moffitt’s Clini-cal Programs & Services. The interdisciplinary teams in each program – including surgeons, medical oncolo-gists, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, social workers and dietitians – Moffitt’s team members are experts in their fields and offer specialized treatment for patients’ particular type of cancer.

State-of-the-Art technology to Clinical trialsMoffitt Cancer Center at The Villages treats radia-

tion oncology patients with the Varian TruBeam linear accelerator. TrueBeam is the newest generation linear accelerator installed in The Villages because of the True-Beam system’s radically different approach to treating cancer with image-guided radiotherapy to target tumors with unprecedented speed and accuracy for the treat-ment of lung, breast, prostate, head and neck, and other cancers. A standard intensity-modulated treatment that would typically take ten minutes can be completed in less than two minutes. Complex radiosurgery that typi-cally takes 40 minutes to an hour can be completed in just 5 to 20 minutes. There is nothing that a TrueBeam can’t do that an older Varian can do.

Patients treated at Moffitt in The Villages will have access to Moffitt’s clinical trials, as well as streamlined telecommunications and electronic medical record cov-erage. With the stronger partnership, Moffitt and The Villages will improve the patient experience by improv-ing access and coordination of the patient’s personal journey in conquering cancer. Over 50 Villagers are al-ready participating in five different clinical trials.

Choose Top-Ranked Hospital for Cancer Care

New Urgent Care Opens in The Villages

A new The Villages Regional Hospital Urgent Care opened October 1st in The Villages east of US 441/27 on the East Campus of The Villages Medical Complex, increasing the number of urgent care centers conveniently located to Villagers to six (five being golf cart accessible).

Urgent Care Centers and hours of operation within the Villages community are: )

• The Villages Regional Hospital Urgent Care, 1501 US 441 North, Building 1800, 352-751-8863, Open Daily 8AM-8PM

• Exceptional Urgent Care Center, Dana Plaza, 11950 CR101, 352-391-5200, Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9AM-5PM; Sat. 9AM-3:30PM; Sun. CLOSED

• Lake Regional Urgent Care, Lake Sumter Landing, 910 Old Camp Rd, Ste 114, 352-259-4322, Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30AM-7PM; Wed., Sat., Sun. 8:30AM-5PM.

• Urgent Care Center/441, Buffalo Ridge, 3602 Wedgewood Lane, 352-350-1526, Open daily 8AM-8PM (UCC/441 location in Summerfield is open until midnight)

• Paramount Urgent Care, 8640 East CR 466 (not golf cart accessible),352-674-9218, Open Daily 8AM-8PM

• Premier Urgent Care / Premier Medical Associates, 1580 Santa Barbara Boulevard 352-259-2159, Mon.-Fri. 9AM-7PM, Sat. 9AM-3PM, Sun. 9AM-2PM

Late In Life Decisions presentation titled “Plan to Die Now and Avoid the Rush” by nationally renowned healthcare educator Dr. Jay Wolfson addressed topics and considerations of seniors and answered their questions about related issues.

tickets free at the Villages Box office – Next Lecture is october 23rd

Drs. Kevin Snead and Jamie Brownlee of USF Health’s colleges of pharmacy and family practice will headline the October lecture on cholesterol and answer Villagers’ questions on this and related topics. Free tickets are available at The Villages Box Office for Oc-tober’s USF Health Lecture Series presentation.

The Lectures in the Tomorrow’s Health Today and Lecture Series at the Savannah Center have been two of many programs and events that will be held in The Villages as a result of a recent partnership between the university and the community to make The Villages “America’s Healthiest Hometown.”


VHA North Region

(Regions 1, 2, 3 & 4)Fred Dowling, VHA North Chairperson

and Vice Chairperson (Region 1), 350-6123Lu Bowen (Region 2) 259-2155

Geoff Langdon, Vice Chairperson, (Region 3), 259-1037Jim Brockman, Vice Chairperson, (Region 4), 750-8395

Secretary: Herb Gantz

The VHA North Representative meeting, which was scheduled for Oct. 11th, has been changed to Thursday October 4th. at 7pm in the Silver Oak room of the Sad-dlebrook Recreation Center.

The October 11th time was in conflict with the scheduled meeting of the VHA Board and all VHA Representatives at Laurel Manor at 7pm.

This meeting on the 4th,.will give the Representa-tives from the four VHA Regions North of CR 466 the opportunity to coordinate their questions and con-cerns for presentation the next week at the Laurel Man-or meeting with the VHA Board of Directors on the 11th.

Village Repsentatives are reminded to mark their calendars for the 10 am, Town Hall meeting Tuesday Oct. 16th, with Ms. Tutt, some of her staff from the District Government departments and a representative of the developer who will then answer the questions and concerns developed at the meeting with the VHA Board of Directors on the 11th.

The VHA North Annual General Membership meet-ing will be on February 14th in the Julio Iglesias room of the La Hacienda Recreation Center at 7pm. This meeting will be for the election of officers and other business as needed.

Remember to get your tickets at any of The Villages Box Offices for the VHA Spaghetti Dinner, Wednes-day October 10th and support the VHA Charitable Foundation.

Any resident who is a member of the VHA, and lives in a Village community that is without a listed VHA Representative, (see listing) is encouraged to contact the Director of their region (listed on page 2) to become an active representative of the organization dedicated to preserving “The Villages Lifestyle.”

VHA News

Lake County RegionJudy Glasel, Regional Director, 430-9707

Myra Reff, Associate Director

Region Lady Lake and Lake County of the VHA had a good meeting on September 20th, and discussed vari-ous topics and had a few questions. They were “How come we aren’t in a numbered district?”, and What about the signs, Paradise Park, Rio Grande and Del Mar 4-way stop. Also, it was mentioned that the new entrance to the pickle ball courts at Chula Vista passed and will be installed. Other items were discussed.

Our next meeting is October 18th at Chula Vista Recreation Center at 6:30. If you forget, just look it up in your Recreations News that comes out once a week which will show it the week of the meeting. Also, don’t forget to pick up your tickets for the VHA Foundation Sponsored spaghetti dinner on October 10th. Tickets are available for $8 at all of The Villages Box Offices.

VHA Regions 5 & 8 will have their quarterly meet-ing at Lake Miona Regional Recreation Center on Oc-tober 16th, at 7:00 pm. Notices for this meeting are posted on all Region 5 & 8 postal unit bulletin boards.

The following candidates have been invited: County Commission District 1 - Al Butler and Norman Paul Davis; County Commission District 5 - Benita Dixon and Don Hahnfeldt;

Regions 5 & 8Chuck Wildzunas, Director, 753-3703

Stan Golove, Vice Chair (Region 5)Barbara Urbanski, Secretary

Regions 6, 7 & 9

Bill Gottschalk, Region Director Region 6, 7 & 9, 350-2405Judy Bonn, Vice Chairperson Region 6, 259-5672

Wanda Cooksey, Vice Chairperson Region 7, 209-9132 Nicolas Hemes, Vice Chairperson Region 9,386-984-7979

Linda Grzesik, Secretary, 751-1761

Our September general meeting topic was “MEET THE CANDIDATES”. Candidates Al Butler county commissioner district #1, Norman Davis county com-missioner district #1, Don Hahnfeldt county commis-sioner district #5, John Calandro VCDD 6 seat #2, Joyce Edmonds VCDD #6 seat 3, Wanda Cooksey VCDD #7 seat 2, William VonDohlen VCDD #7 seat 2, Jan-ice Thompson VCDD #7 seat 4, Jerry Vicenti VCDD #7 seat 4, Gene Murray VCDD #8 seat 1 and Dennis Hayes VCDD #8 seat 1 were all present and gave presentations on their goals if elected to their prospective positions. It was with great pride our regions took the opportunity to present these candidates who through their willingness to be involved make Sumter County and The Villages the unique place we are. We now know where these candidates stand on issues important to themselves and us. It is now up to us to show our support for these can-didates and vote this coming November.

I have mentioned this before; your community bul-

VCDD #5 Seat 3 - Paul Farineau and Gerald R. Fer-lisi; VCDD #5 Seat 4 - Carolyn Reichel and Charles ‘Chuck’ Wildzunas; and VCDD #8 Seat 1- Dennis J. Hayes and Gene Murray.

Each candidate will make a three minute presenta-tion and will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentations. Each speaker will have a table set up in the room at which they can meet you and provide printed information if desired. Here is your chance to learn who is running for positions that will affect you and your lifestyle in The Villages. Please don’t pass up this opportunity.

letin boards at the postal facilities are a great source of information. I think we all realize that local social gatherings are posted. There is an area at the bottom of the board lined off that identifies your representative, the rules for posting and the key holder for the bulletin board. In the center of that area will be an ever chang-ing spot of local interest. This area is set aside for items of local interest and changed by-weekly. Recent top-ics have included: Urgent Care Locations, Recycling, Lost and Found Locations, and Code Red. Keep look-ing at this area and let your representatives know what you think. When looking for your representative on the bulletin board they are listed by Village and Villa. If you don’t see a representative just maybe that spot is reserved for you. Give us a call at the numbers listed above and let us explain more about being a neighbor-hood representative. Please don’t post items outside the bulletin board area. We are required to remove those items in accordance with SLCDD guidelines.

Is it just me or our Snow Birds returning early this year? In any case welcome back to all and until next month enjoy what’s left of summer and as always be Safe, as I know you will in Florida’s Friendliest Home Town.

October MeetingsNewcomer orientation

Tuesday, October 9th, 7p.m.ColonyCottageRecreationCenter

golf Cart Safety ClinicWednesday,October17th,10a.m.

SavannahRegionalRecreationCenter

good golf SchoolThursday, October 4th and18thand

November1stat9a.m.ColonyCottageRegionalRecreationCenter

RegisterwiththeTeeTimesOffice(352-750-4558)

Cdd orientation Thursdays Each Week,10 a.m.

DistrictGovernmentConferenceRoom3201WedgewoodLane(352-753-4508)

AAC MeetingWednesday,October10th,1:30p.m.

TheSavannahCenter

Cdd districts 1 through 4 Board MeetingsFriday,October12th

Dist1,8a.m.Dist2,9:30a.m.,Dist3,11:00a.m.;Dist4,1:30p.m.

DistrictOffice,1894LaurelManorDrive

Cdd district 5 through 8 Board MeetingFriday,October19th

Dist5,8a.m.Dist6,9:30a.m.,Dist7,11:00a.m.;Dist8,2p.m.

10a.m.DistrictOffice,1894LaurelManorDrive

Center districts, Cdd districts 9 and 10Thursday,October18th

VCCDD,8:30a.m.,SLCDD10a.m., BWCDD11:30a.m.

Dist9,1:30p.m.,Dist10,3p.m.DistrictOffice,1894LaurelManorDrive


Seniors vs. Crime - Before You Hire A Contractor!

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Many Villagers have gone all their lives without having to deal with a contractor. Now you are retired. You want to build a golf cart garage addition, a birdcage, a new lanai, a major

lawn/landscaping upgrade, whatever. How can you make sure you get a good contractor who will do a good job the way you want it done?

it starts with YoU, and knowing what you want.Write down what you want in as much detail as pos-

sible. Get bids from several contractors. Compare the bids to be sure that each addresses all the work that you want done in the way you want it done. Also check out each contractor as far as licensing, insurance, bond-ed, references, reputation, customer service, etc. goes. When you get down to one or two possibilities, you may want to visit one of their job sites to see actual work in progress.

Check out local resources for the reputation of the contractor. You can start with Seniors Vs Crime (con-tact information at the end of this article), the Better Business Bureau (http://centralflorida.bbb.org/Find-Business-Reviews/), and the Division of Consumer Services at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (https://csapp.800helpfla.com/cs-publicapp/businesssearch/businesssearch.aspx). Each will give you information about past complaints, if there were any.

Understand the difference between “bonded” and “insured”. Bonded is a way to ensure that the work is completed or you get compensated. Insured covers both damages to your property (liability insurance) and Workman’s Compensation Insurance for workers and subcontractors working on your property. A good con-tractor will provide proof of all three of these items be-fore contract signing.

Make sure subcontractors and suppliers are paid by the contractor. Do this by requiring, in writing, that your contractor provide receipts of payment or Release of Liens from each subcontractor and supplier before you make your final payment.

Speaking of payment, large jobs typically require timed payments at certain milestones in the contract.

Good Golf with Erik Greulach – Safety on the Course

One of the most forgotten aspect of playing golf is ensuring our and each others safety on the course. After all, it’s not a violent sport, so it tends to drift off in our minds. However, there are

several items to keep in mind to ensure a safe experience.

The most obvious is to ensure players in front are completely out of range before hitting your next shot in their direction. This includes, giving the group plenty of time to not only exit the green, but to get in their golf cars and move out of range. If you’ve ever been hit by a golf ball, you’ll understand the importance of this courtesy.

Some less obvious safety areas involve non-golfing traffic on the course. Any non-golfing traffic is creating safety issues as golfers are not expecting these folks to be on the course and may inadvertently hit in the direc-tion of these folks. Another time that might not be as obvious is on course closed days, I’ve witnessed folks walking on the course, or walking their pets on the course during this time, totally unaware if any chemi-cals may have been applied to the course during the course closure.

Lastly, is golf car safety? One of the habits I’ve had to break myself of, and I’ve seen many golfers do, is “dangle” their foot out of the golf car. All well and good until you get it caught on the ground, a tree root, post, ballard, or anything similar…trust me, you won’t win this fight.

Remember the old saying that always rings true – Safety First!

Too Good Golf...Erik

the Villages by the Numbers (Answersonpage11)

TheVillages is addingmore facilities and amenities in about onemonth including another countryclub,avillagerecreationcenterandneighborhoodrecreationcenter.Whenthesethreeadditionsaremade:

1.HowmanyRecreationCenterswilltherebeinTheVillages?

2.HowmanyswimmingpoolswilltherebeinTheVillages?

3.HowmanypooltableswilltherebeinTheVillages?

4.HowmanyshuffleboardandbocceballcourtswillbeinTheVillages?

5.HowmanypickleballandtenniscourtswillbeinTheVillages?

6.HowmanymorerecreationfacilitiesarecomingtoTheVillages?

Your goal would be to keep the upfront payment as small as possible (typically 10% at contract signing and 15% more when work actually begins). The final payment should be about 25% of the total contract. This gives you enough leverage to make sure you get the Release of Liens, the final inspection/approval pa-perwork, and your “punch list” addressed promptly.

Before signing your written contract, make sure it includes:

• That all licenses, fees and permits are to be obtained and paid for by the contractor or vendor.

• Completely describe all work to be done. Plans or blueprints may be attached or referenced in your contract.

• Change is inevitable. Require that any deviations from this contract be in writing, dated, and signed by both parties.

• Include a start date for work to begin and a finish date for work to be completed.

• If appropriate, include type and brand name of materials to be used for items like plumbing fixtures, piping, cabinets, carpeting, paint, win-dows, etc.

• On any remodeling contract, the contract should state which items stay with the homeowner (i.e. old appliances) and which will be removed by the contractor (i.e. old carpeting).

• List all equipment warranties and guarantees made by the contractor.

• Specify that the work site is to be cleaned at the end of every work day, and all debris removed from the job site by the contractor.

As a last step, be sure to have complete contact in-formation for your contractor so you can reach them once work is completed. This is in the event that a problem arises.

Seniors Vs. Crime continued on page 10


Sumter County Vote Notes - Absentee Voting

Let’s talk about absentee vot-ing or what some are now call-ing vote by mail. It was just a short time ago by law you had to have a good reason, like be-ing in the hospital, to receive an absentee ballot but times have

changed and now you can receive an absentee ballot just because that’s how you choose to vote.

To request an absentee ballot you can call any one of my offices and it takes just a couple of minutes to give us the needed information, stop by the offices and re-quest or go to our website at www.sumterelections.org.

Here are just a few things that you need to know about absentee ballots:1. Absentee ballots ARE NOT FORWARDABLE. You

MUST be at the address you gave us to receive that ballot because it will NOT be forwarded to you. It will be returned back to my office and it will cancel any future requests you may have on file.

2. If you have not received your absentee ballot within 3 weeks before the election, please call the office to check on it. It may have gotten lost in the mail or have been returned to our office. Then we would still have time to send you another ballot.

3. In filling out your envelope, MAKE sure you SIGN the back of the envelope. No one else can sign for you. You cannot use a Power of Attorney or a No-tary to sign for someone else. Husbands and wives be careful to sign your envelope not your spouses.

4. This General Election will be at least a 2 page ballot. When mailing it back to us, it will cost extra postage.

5. Please remember that once your absentee ballot is mailed to you I have no control over what happens to it once it leaves my office.

6. The Supervisor of Elections Office located in Wild-wood and the Villages will close at 3:00 PM on Elec-tion Day as all staff is needed in Bushnell Office. If you have an absentee ballot to drop off at Wildwood or The Villages please do so by 3:00 PM and they

MUST be dropped off at the Bushnell Office by 7:00 PM Election night.

7. If you want someone to pick your absentee ballot for you, they cannot do that for you until November 1st. For more information, please contact our office as there are more instructions.

8. If you have already requested an absentee ballot these ballots will be mailed between October 2nd and October 9th. There after absentee ballots will be mailed daily until November 2nd.

9. If you have requested an absentee ballot for the Gen-eral Election and there is any question about where the ballot is to be mailed, please call our office to confirm the mailing address.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH: Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. — Thomas Pain

Karen S. Krauss, Sumter County, Supervisor of Elections,

352-569-1540, www.sumterelections.org

Supervisor of Elections office(Villages Gov. Annex Bldg)8033 E. C-466, Suite 401The Villages, FL 32162352-689-4660

Supervisor of Elections officeThe Villages Sumter Co. Svc. Ctr.7375 Powell Rd., Suite 145Wildwood, FL 34785352-689-4530

Supervisor of Elections office900 North Main StreetBushnell, FL 33513352-569-1540

the Villages Library325 Belvedere Blvd.The Villages, FL 32162352-689-4690

Voting DeadlinesThe General Election is November 6th. Early voting for the General Election is

October 27 to November 3rd. In order to participate as a Florida voter you must be registered for these elections. The registration deadline for the General Election is October 9th. The Vote Notes from the Supervisor of Elections has additional informa-tion on absentee voting in Florida.

golf Cart ManiaConvenient in The Villages means golf cart ac-

cessible. The Villages has expanded well south of CR466A, and when Brownwood opens soon, Vil-lages will be traveling as far as fifteen miles within The Villagers’ to visit the new attractions of Brown-wood and dance in Paddock Square. Gas golf carts with a range of 250 miles and extended range elec-tric golf carts are becoming more popular for Villag-ers to travel and participate in events throughout The Villages. With households averaging about 1.2 golf carts each, the total golf carts in The Villages is cur-rently about 54,000. While Villagers’ are increasing-ly enjoying the convenience of golf carts, they must remain mindful that their and others’ safety is depen-dent upon safe driving and obeying the laws of the state of Florida on roadways and common sense and courtesy on the pathways. The privilege of driving throughout The Villages on about 100 miles of mul-timodal trails and over 500 miles of streets, 24 hours per day, is dependent on Villagers’ continued care and vigilance in golf cart operation. Have a grand time with your friends and guests during this great-est season yet in The Villages.

The Villages Poised continued from page 1

The VHA support of Villagers by means such as The Voice publication and distribution and free use of medical devices through Helping Hands is 100% funded by members’ dues.

the Villages factoid

The Villages has thousands of privateresidential swimming pools and spas.There are also currently 64 communitypools – 7 sport pools, 19 family pools,and38adultpools-plus8countryclubswimmingpools, for a totalof 72. Thismonththreemoreswimmingpoolswillopen–EvansPrairieCountryClubpool, Bradenton family pool, and Gilchristadult pool – increasing the total number of swimming

pools in The Villagesto75,whichmaybethelargestnumberofpoolspercapi-

ta in the worldfor a com-munity thesize of The

Villages.


Villages Snapshots

The five entrances to The Villages third town center of Brownwood will feature some unique features traditional to historic “old Florida” and welcome Villagers and their guests to the newest standards in entertainment, dining and shopping of The Villages. View all of the “Building of Brownwood” episodes on thevillages.com website or sign up for Vmail and receive updates each month. Watch for grand opening announcements for Brownwood soon in The Villages Daily Sun.

Includes salad, garlic bread sticks, spaghetti with meat sauce and non-alcoholic beverage.

Date: Wednesday, October 10 Time: Choice of Two Seatings 4 pm or 6 pm Place: La Hacienda Rec. Ctr. Donation: $8 per person Tickets: Available August 13 at all Villages Box Offices

Get tickets early!!! Seating is limited!

Proceeds to benefit the

[a tax-deductible 501(c) 3 non-profit] in support of the following charities: VHA Helping Hands Program Florida Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches Food Banks of Lady Lake & Wildwood





[a tax-deductible 501(c) 3 non-profit.] in support of the following charities: VHA Helping Hands Program Florida Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches Food Banks of Lady Lake & Wildwood































(left) A water tower gets “aging” and “old paint” touches.

Hand painted and “aged” bill boards welcome Villages to Brownwood.

Fruit stands were familiar sites around Central Florida. A twelve-cow cattle drive leads to Brownwood’s Main Entrance.

An old Florida windmill and tank was a familiar site around the region.

(right) A grain tower and livestock water

trough about to age 100 years.


Villages Snapshots

The Villages Regional Hospital expanded its services this month, opening an Urgent Care Center east of US 441 in The Villages Medical Complex.

“No Golf Carts Beyond This Point” signs remain in place while a determination of access across state highways in made by state and local authorities.

(right) Driving with care in The

Villages applies to all operators and

mutual respect and consideration for all

types of vehicles, drivers and pas-

sengers. The keys to arriving safely

at your destination include obeying the

rules and driving defensively.

Frequent reminders such as this signage at the entrance to Lake Sumter Landing from Morse Boulevard isn’t enough to avoid an accident if rountinely ignored by vehicle operators.

The Everett Kelly Causeway bridge over US 441/27 is enter-ing its 20th year in carrying ever-increasing golf cart traffic safely between Orange Blossom Hills and Spanish Springs.


Qualified Election for Community development districts

Unopposed (Elected):VCDD 1, Seat #1 Kathryn (Kathy) M. PorterVCDD 1, Seat #3 Paul O. SykesVCDD 1, Seat #5 William Mapel, IncumbentVCDD 2, Seat #4 Nick Jones, IncumbentVCDD 2, Seat #5 Barton K. ZoellnerVCDD 3, Seat #3 Charles F. Cook, IncumbentVCDD 3, Seat #5 Gail J. Lazenby, IncumbentVCDD 4, Seat #1 Rich Lambrecht, IncumbentVCDD 4, Seat #2 Chuck Kazlo, IncumbentVCDD 5, Seat #1 Walter A. Martin, IncumbentVCDD 6, Seat #2 John P. Calandro, IncumbentVCDD 6, Seat #3 Joyce M. EdmondsVCDD 8, Seat #2 Sal Torname

Contested Elections:VCDD 5, Seat #3 Paul Farineua, Incumbent

vs Gerald R. FerlisiVCDD 5, Seat #4 Charles “Chuck” Wildzunas

vs Carolyn ReichelVCDD 7, Seat #2 Wanda J. Cooksey

vs William L. VonDohlenVCDD 7, Seat #4 Janice E. Thompson

vs Jerry VicentiVCDD 8, Seat #1 Dennis J. Hayes

vs Gene Murray

other Seats for Election:VCDD 9, Seat #1 and Seat #3 - District 9 Qualified Electors did not qualify for

these seats and must be appointedVCDD 9, Seat #2 - Final Landowner Seat

other Landowner Elections:VCDD 10, Seat #’s 1, 2 and 4VCCDD, Seat #’s 1, 3 and 5SLCDD, Seat #’s 2, 3 and 5

Fact Finder continued from page 1

No, it is not a trivial process but it is a necessary process. This is a big deal for you and you want it done right the first time.

Prior planning and careful execution are the keys to a successful project for you. Remember, no one will watch out for your interests better than YOU! Use your common sense, put yourself and your interests first, take the time to check BEFORE you sign a con-tract or let them start work.

If you need assistance, you can always contact your local Seniors Vs Crime office. There is never a charge for their services. They can be reached at 352-753-7775 in Marion County or 352-689-4600, Extension 4606 in Sumter County. Volunteers at both offices are ready, willing and trained to assist you.

Seniors Vs. Crime continued from page 6

Help Wanted The Villages Homeowners Association is expanding services to better

support its members and its mission of preserving the value of our homes and enhancing The Villages’ Lifestyle. Volunteers have the opportunity to help their neighbors and influence positive change in The Villages community by serving in the following positions:

tHE ViLLAgES VoiCE Editorial Staff, reporter, Journalist, Photojournalist, Columnist

CoMMittEES Membership, retail Partners, Helping Hands, fund raising, Charitable foundation

Contact your Regional Director or call 753-4650 to volunteer.


Hydrilla

Grass Carp

By the Numbers Answers

1.Therewillbe8Regional,21Village,and37NeighborhoodRecreationCenters.

2.Therewillbe66communitypoolsand9countryclubswimmingpoolsinadditiontothethousandsofprivateresidentialpoolsinTheVillages.Threecountryclubsdonothaveswimmingpools–PalmerLegends,TierraDelSol,andBonifayCountryClubs.

3.Therewillbe112pooltables(plustwo snookertables)inTheVillages.

4.Therewillbe137shuffleboardand145 bocceballcourtsinTheVillages.

5.Therewillbe126pickleballand56tenniscourtsinTheVillages.

6.Therewillbeonemorecountrycluband 5moreexecutivegolfcourses.EvansPrairieCountryClubwillexpandfrom18holesto 27.Therecreationfacilitiesareabout85%complete.

Mystery Pic Answer

Mural at Rialto Theater on Main Street in Spanish Springs.

You might be a Villager if......yourTVwatchesyouasmuchas youwatchit.

by Bill Landis and Elder Gray

Inspired by Max Johnson The Village of Santiago

The rains of 2012 have returned water tables to near normal and benefited Florida’s aquifers. The ponds, lakes and water retention areas have also been restored to levels for Villagers to enjoy their natural beauty. Inthe interim of an extended drought the water features of The Villages have had extensive growth of grasses and bushes. District Property Management has been working hard to keep up with various water area and ground cover treatments to maintain the water resources and wildlife healthy.

Maintaining the Balance in The Villages Ponds

Fourteen of The Villages ponds have recently been treated for a hydrilla nuisance, an invasive aquatic plant. To further assist in the balance of water, aquatic and plant life, grass carp have been introduced to seven ponds in The Villages.

Brookdale Senior Living’s Freedom Pointe at The Villages celebrates its 3-year anniversary providing upscale residence and medical services to Villagers including independent living, rehabilitation, memory care, hospice and home health service.

(left) Water aerobics is a popular activity at each of The Villages sports pools among the dozens of organized events daily throughout The Villages. The Villages seven Sports pools are dedicated to non-leisure events and activities.


The Partners Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors as to the suitability for partnering with commercial enterprises.

24 Hr. Cart Club, InC.352-330-1911

www.24hrcartclub.com$10 Off Premium Membership

$5 Off Basic MembershipValid on initial sign-up only.

aaa auto Club SoutH1107 West North Blvd. Suite M, Leesburg

1-888-625-3855Save on New Membership with AAA Auto Club – Primary Member saves

$5.00 when joining. Save when adding new family member to membership.

All new family members are 50% off regular price. Only $15.00 each for Classic and $26.00 each for Plus membership!!

a&C ExtErIorS120 N. US Highway 27/441, Lady Lake

352-753-3322 Landscaping, Pavers, Lawn Service and House Pressure Washing

10% Off any Service.

all anImal trappIng SvC. InC.“FlorIda WIldlIFE CommISSIon pErmIttEd”

352-245-0193 Office • 352-299-5675 Cell15% Discount • 10% Discount For All Follow-Up Service.

all CuStom ConCrEtE & CurbS, InC.352-671-1514

[email protected]% Off Concrete Landscape Curbing

& Decorative Concrete Overlays. Call for free estimates.

all oCCaSIon EvEntS and HomE dECor Not valid with any other offers-Excludes Sale Items

1175 Main Street, The Villages, FL 32159, 352-205-8345 [email protected]

15% discount-Wednesdays

all tHIngS FInE1171 Main Street – Spanish Springs

352-259-738410% Discount on Tuesdays

Excludes sale items and not valid with any other offer.

amElIa’S rEStaurant at The Waterfront Inn, 1105 Lake Shore Dr., Lake Sumter Landing

352-753-753525% discount Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

(Not valid with any other coupons, discounts or specials. Excludes alcoholic beverages)

Through October 31, 2013

a SpECIal day gIFt SHop3535 Wedgewood Lane – Southern Trace

352-259-727010% Off Your Purchase Excludes Pandora Jewelry.

baby bundlES on tHE go352-406-4754

[email protected]% Discount on Crib Rental

bamboo bIStro – aSIan FuSIon700 N.US Hwy 441

Lady Lake, FL 32159, 352-750-9998Free Chef’s Special - Appetizer Sampler.

$6.00 value with $25.00 purchase. Dine in only. One per visit with VHA Membership Card.

Not valid with other offers or specials

boulEvard tIrE CEntEr418 S. Hwy. 27/441, Lady Lake

352-430-2380

10% Discount on any Brake Service over $100bravo pIzza

1080 Lake Sumter Landing352-430-2394, 2395, 2396

10% Discount with purchase of $20 or more.Not valid with any other offer.

CaptaIn mIkE’S lazy rIvEr CruISESOn the Withlacoochee River

Southwest of Ocala on Hwy. 200 just inBack of Stumpknocker’s RestaurantCall for Reservations, 352-637-2726

www.lazyrivercruises.com$2 Off Any Person, 2-Hour Tour Only

CHICk-FIl-a oF tHE vIllagES7330 U.S. Hwy. 441 – Rolling Acres Plaza

352-430-0223Buy any Breakfast Meal and Receive One Free Chicken Biscuit.

CHIlI’S 1206 Avenida Central, The Villages 32159

352-751-6555Free chips and salsa to VHA members with valid

membership card at the Avenida Central location ONLY.

CICI’S pIzza243 Colony Boulevard, The Villages

352-259-5508FREE nonalcoholic drink with purchase of pizza buffet.

Must show VHA ID card to get offer.

Color WHEEl paInt3381 Wedgewood Lane – The Villages, FL 32159

352-205-7124 – www.colorwheel.com15% DISCOUNT ON REGULAR PRICES (excludes all current sale prices)

ComFort SuItES1202 Avenida Central

352-259-6578Special Rates: May 1, 2012 — October 31, 2012 — $71.00

November 1, 2012 — April 1, 2013 — $99.00Not valid on Leesburg Weekend. Call in Advance for reservations.

CozCo HandCraFtS1121 Main Street – Spanish Springs

352-430-038610% Off – Excludes Sale Items.

CuStom apparEl and gIFtS 3451 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, 32162

352-750-1600email: [email protected]

10% off one (1) purchase of $25 or more.And 15% off one (1) purchase of $50 or more.

dI’S dazzlE boutIquE1008 Canal Street – Lake Sumter Landing

352-753-416110% Off Every Wednesday

dry ClEan CIty13745 Highway 441 - Lady Lake

$5.00 discount off $30 Dry Cleaning or LaundryMust present membership card for discount.

EdIblE arrangEmEntS11962 County Road 101 – Palm Ridge Plaza

352-391-1334$4.00 Off Purchases Valid on orders over $25.00.

FIrEHouSE SubS13757 U.S. Hwy. 441 - Lady Lake

352-430-3870Free Cookie with Purchase of Medium or Large Sub

Not valid with any other offer. One benefit per member.

Fort knox SElF StoragE & truCk rEntal13634 U.S. Hwy. 441 – Lady Lake

352-750-4647Rent a 5x5x10 Standard Unit, Get the Second Month for $1.00

Valid on new contracts only.

golF uSaLighted Driving Range & Miniature Golf

698 W. Lady Lake Blvd. – Lady Lake352-259-2313

Mondays: $1.00 Off 18-Hole Round of Miniature GolfFridays: $1.00 Off Large Range Basket (120 Balls)

See our special offer in the Tree Tops Golf Shop and Golf USA listings.

gotta gEt your namE on!Custom Embroidery and Monogramming

5% off Club Shirts, Logos and MonogrammingKaren D. Andrews • 352-391-9333 Phone and Fax

HEarIng aIdS From dIgItal HEarIng SyStEmS347 Colony Blvd. - The Villages

352-259-8824420 Corley Rd. Leesburg, FL

352-315-9960BUY ONE (1) package premium batteries,

get 2nd one free-per visit.

HaagEn dazS1001 Lake Shore Drive – Lake Sumter Landing

352-751-0261 10% Discount

H & r bloCk 208 S. Hwy. 27/441 – Lady Lake, 352-750-3669

17860 SE 109th Ave. – Summerfield, 352-347-67364085 Wedgewood Lane – The Villages,

352-205-8340$25 Off Tax Preparation. Valid at these offices only.

ISlandS oF bEauty10889 N.US Hwy 301

Oxford, FL 34484, 352-748-2251$5.00 discount any Chemical Treatment

JIm’S golF SHop

704 N.Highway 441/27- Lady LakeFree Cabretta leather glove with purchase of any regularly

priced glove. Limit one per customer with membership card.

JoHnny roCkEtS976 Old Mill Run – Lake Sumter Landing

352-259-005110% Off Meal

tHE kIngS gallEry1110 Main Street – Spanish Springs

352-259-699825% Off Framing on Wednesdays. Does not apply to sale prices.

lakE County prEmIEr boat tourSRoute 441 at Ruby Street, “Wooden Park” Tavares, Florida

Historic Lakeside Inn – Mt. DoraAll 15% discount

Please call 352-434-8040 or 866-269-6584

la HaCIEnda HotEl1201 Avienda CentralThe Villages, FL 32159

352-750-6863May-October $59.00 • Nov-April $69.00

NOT VALID ON LEESBURG WEEKENDALL RESERVATIONS ARE BASED ON AVAILABILITY

MEMBER MUST CALL HOTEL DIRECTLY IN

VHA Member Benefits*All offers require VHA membership card presented at time of sale. —NO REFUNDS AFTER SALE— *One benefit offer per family membership.


ADVANCE FOR RESERVATIONS

moE’S SoutHWESt grIllU.S. Hwy. 441 South – Rolling Acres Plaza

352-430-3610Buy one entree - get one free with purchase of

two beverages every Saturday. Not valid with any other offer.One benefit offer per family membership.

old tymE SakE10889 N. US HWY 301

Oxford, FL 33484352-748-0021

$5.00 discount with $25.00 Purchase

panda ExprESS869 North Hwy. 27/441 - Home Depot Plaza

352-751-250710% Off - Not valid with other coupons or specials.

paWS For a momEnt11962 County Road 101- Palm Ridge Plaza

352-259-761610% Off any Regular-Priced Item. Not valid on sale or food items.

pEaCHWavE FrozEn yogurt249 Colony Blvd.

The Villages, FL 32162 www.peachwaveyogurt.com

10% off any order

pEtErbrookE CHoColatIEr1087 Canal St., The Villages, FL 32162

352-391-5877www.peterbrookethevillages.com

20% DISCOUNT with purchase of $25 or more not valid with any other offer or coupon. Member must present card.

plaza JEWElErS16770 S. U.S. Hwy. 441, Summerfield

352-307-384620 to 40% Savings Off the Already Low Retail Price

& All Watch Batteries $4.00.

SCHWan’S HomE SErvICE, InC.www.schwans.com

352-245-2480Free Half-gallon of Ice Cream with your First Order.

SHang HaI – CHInESE Food takE out8744 SE 165th Mulberry Lane

The Villages, Florida10% discount on total bill with VHA Membership Card

SHEraton Sand kEy rESort1160 Gulf BoulevardClearwater, Florida

727-595-161110% discount Fri – Sat

15% discount Sun – Thurs

SHErWIn WIllIamS StorE10936 Highway 301 - Oxford, FL 34484

352-748-335215% off all regular prices (Not including sale prices)

Proof of VHA membership required.SonIC drIvE-In

11211 SE 178 Pl. – Walmart Shopping Center352-347-2860

1/2 Price Drinks, Slushes, Teas & Sodas 2pm - 5pm Daily

Valid at the Summerfield location only.SunSHInE CEntral vaCuum SyStEmS, InC.

13624 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 Summerfield352-307-6581

$300 OFF a new system with VHA Membership.

SWEEt tomatoES508 US 441/27, Lady Lake, 352-751-2500

15% discount on meals up to 4 adults.Not valid on beverages, premium salad toppers, cookies, kids pricing,

or to go a la carte. Cannot be combined with other offers.Valid only at Lady Lake location.

tHE rEd door207 S. Main St. (Hwy 301)

Wildwood, FL 34788 , 352-748-204410% Off Iron Benches.

tHE Solar guyS“Solatube”- Tubular Skylight

352-307-7077 - Call for free estimate5% OFF regular price for members.

Must show proof of VHA Membership at time of sale.

tHE upS StorE1576 Bella Cruz Dr.

The Villages, 352-753-80005% discount UPS shipping.

15 % discount on purchase of boxes and packaging with VHA membership card.

tIErra dEl Sol Country Club 806 San marIano drIvE, tHE vIllagES, Fl 32159

352-753-8005 or 352-259-0228 [email protected]

10% Discount with a Beverage Purchase.Not Valid With Any Other Offers.

tIrE CHoICE total Car CarE45 LaGrande Boulevard - The Villages, 352-391-6488

10% Discount on any service with VHA Membership Card.

tIrE CHoICE total Car CarE43949 Wedgewood Lane

The Villages, 352-391-1001$19.99 Oil Change to VHA Members Only

10% Discount on any service with VHA Membership Card.

tIrE CHoICE total Car CarE280 Colony Blvd, The Villages

352-430-0043 www.thetirechoice.com$19.99 Lube, Oil, Filter & 4 Tire Rotation

10% Discount off any service.

toSCanI’S dElI & pIzza8760 SE 165th Mulberry Lane

The Villages, 352-693-2237toscanlsdeliandpizzeria @ gmail.com

10% discount total bill.

trEE topS golF698 W. Lady Lake Blvd. - Lady Lake, FL 32159

352-259-2313Mondays: $2.00 off 18-hole Round Miniature Golf at

Live Oaks Miniature GolfFridays: $2.00 off Large Range Basket (120 balls)

Fridays Also, Softball Cage, Buy 2 Tokens-Get One Free

trI County pool & Spa2468 Hwy. 441/27 Fruitland Park

352-326-060010% off all Pool & Spa Chemicals

$200 Discount on any new Cal Spa Hot Tubs

tuSCany day Spa1082 Canal St. - Sumter Landing

352-350-240110% OFF Any Service with VHA Membership.

undErglaSS 3m prEStIgE & ultra WIndoW FIlmS330 Hwy. 441/27 Lady Lake • 352-753-5267

Free Windshield Strip-3M or 10% OFF any 3M Film, Home or Auto.

vIC’S EmbErS7940 Hwy. 441 - Leesburg, 352-728-8989

Complimentary after-dinner cocktail or dessert for each person in the party.

Not valid when transportation is provided by Vic’s Bus.Must present VHA Member card.

vIllagES Car WaSH and lubE

Bichara Blvd. – La Plaza Grande Center352-753-1306

$1.00 Off the Regular Price of a Silver or Gold Wash Package.

vIllagE grapHICS

Steve Mosher, Market Square Tuesday and Thursday evenings

352-409-6853Purchase a lamp post sign for your home, receive a 50% discount

on custom license plate.

tHE WatErFront Inn1105 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Sumter Landing

25% discount-- Hotel Rooms(blackout dates may apply)Valid for members, friends

and family members.

WHolE EartH pEt Supply

1556 Bella Cruz Dr.Lady Lake, FL 32159, 352-391-5806

10% discount all pet supplies(not including discounted items)

The Partners Committee is presently soliciting new members. If you have a business to recommend, contact Mary Nowak at 750-5313 or [email protected].

the VHA Welcomes New Partners

The Waterfront Inn1105 Lake Shore Dr. • Lake Sumter Landing

25% discount-- Hotel Rooms(Blackout dates may apply.) Valid for

members, friends and family members.

Amelia’s Restaurant at The Waterfront Inn1105 Lake Shore Dr. • Lake Sumter Landing

352-753-7535 25% discount Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

(Not valid with any other coupons, discounts or specials. Excludes alcoholic beverages.)

Through October 31, 2013


Lake County Region

Country Club HillsRay Leggiero -------------------- 751-0221Steve Macejak ------------------- 751-3023

Orange Blossom GardensSilver Lake

Larry and Anita Troutner -------- 259-3630Village of Del Mar

Hacienda VillasChula Vista Villas

Judy Glasel ---------------------- 430-9707Myra Reff ------------------------ 750-1650

Courtyard VillasVillage of El Cortez

Village of La Reynalda Judy Mix ------------------------ 751-0610Alice Burnette ------------------- 430-0691

Village of La ZamoraMario & Lillian Campagnola ---- 751-0512

Village of Mira MesaDan Bard------------------------- 259-9433

Villas of Spanish Springs Mary Shutts --------------------- 259-5908

Village of Valle VerdeVista Sonoma Villas

Otto and Janet Voettiner -------- 446-5063Vista Lago Villas

VHA North Region

Freedom PointeEllen Salter ---------------------- 753-0630

Hickory Hammock Ed Echerd ------------------------ 753-5441

Village de La VistaDe La Vista - East

Dwight Brockway --------------- 259-7341Elsa Goyma ---------------------- 750-4842

De La Vista - NorthEarl Cherubini ------------------- 753-3123Leonard Koss -------------------- 753-0886

De La Vista - West Eileen & Jerry VanLoozen ------- 259-9954

De La Vista Villas - North Joy Tolan ------------------------- 750-5368

De La Vista Villas - SouthJames Zoeller -------------------- 753-2463

De AllendeSan Antonio Villas San Miguel Villas

Joyce Fisher ---------------------- 750-2491Village of Hacienda Hills

Hacienda - EastBill Calabrese -------------------- 259-8308

Hacienda - North Richard O’Malley ---------------- 750-5398

Hacienda - South Juliette Testa -------------------- 753-3350

Hacienda - WestEd Martin ------------------------ 753-8523

Village of Palo AltoJerry Coomans ------------------- 259-3540

Tierra Grande VillasVilla La Paloma

Stephen Beaulieu --------------- 753-9181Delores Staub ------------------- 259-1097

Tierra del Sol - North Robert Eisenhauer -------------- 259-1485

Tierra del Sol - South Louis & Mary Guiliano ----------- 753-7306

Village of Rio GrandeRio Grande No. 1

Bob & Faye Fountain ------------ 750-0677Rio Grande No. 2

Nick & Joan Martucci ------------ 753-7516Clyde Kemper ------------------- 750-0537

De Laguna Villas Beverly Ament ------------------ 750-3080

De La Mesa VillasSandi Andrews ------------------ 750-6570

Rio Grande VillasMilly Adams --------------------- 753-5608

San Pedro VillasVillage of Rio Ponderosa

Charlie & Kathy Porter ---------- 259-8196Patio Villas

Carl Bell -------------------------- 750-1251Village of Rio Ranchero

Howard Keppler ----------------- 750-4742Carey Scully---------------------- 753-1434

Valdez VillasVillage of Alhambra

Alhambra - EastArt & Alice Terrill ---------------- 259-1691

Alhambra - West Villa De Leon

John & Judy Trongon ------------ 750-0954Villa Del Canto

Ed & Rae Nowe ------------------ 259-1488Village of Harmeswood of Belle Aire

Barry & Ginny Evans ------------- 259-2271Village of Santiago

Ken & Dotty Mathieu ------------ 259-2704Jo Pfent -------------------------- 259-4512

Village ValdezAnnamay Miller ----------------- 753-0242

Escandido VillasHenry & Dotty Cole -------------- 759-9065Wayne Speicher ----------------- 259-9934

La Crescenta VillasBarbara Welter ------------------ 259-9531

San Leandro VillasDonald & Lu Bowen ------------- 259-2155

Village of Santo Domingo Lois Guntle ---------------------- 753-9014John & Elaine Blum ------------- 259-3592

Vera Cruz VillasVilla de la Ramona

Villa Santo DomingoVillage of Belle Aire

Alexandra VillasCottages of Summerchase

St. Simon VillasValdosta Villas

David Dingee ------------------- 259-4364Glenbrook-East

Joel Prather ---------------------- 753-8537Sunbury of GlenbrookVillage of Polo Ridge

Doug & Claudette Tharp -------- 750-1760 John Sullivan ------------------- 750-6175

Villa Berea Gail Donofrio -------------------- 259-7435

Nacthez VillasVillage of Summerhill

Robin Worth ---------------804-966-1316Amelia Villas

Fernandina VillasVillage of Briar Meadow

Briar Meadow EastBarbara Fielitz ------------------- 751-2626

Briar Meadow NorthJane and Jim Brockman -------- 750-8395

Briar Meadow SouthAndy Sindt ----------------------- 350-6128

Birchbrook VillasJane and Jim Brockman -------- 750-8395

Forsyth VillasKay Mutty ----------------------- 753-0932

Greenbriar Villas Legacy Villas

Sally Yurich ---------------------- 259-2877Mayfield Villas

Art Rowe ------------------------ 205-7661Quail Ridge Villas

Donna Hagenbuch -------------- 259-2945Village of Calumet Grove

Herb Gantz ---------------------- 751-3976Ashleigh VillasCameron Villas

Roger Kass & Anne Gray --------- 259-7174Greenwood VillasMerry Oak Villas

Morning View VillasVillage of Chatham

Bromley VillasAllan Wadman ------------------ 259-0908

Sherwood East VillasSherwood West Villas

Village of PiedmontRay & Kay Glessner -------------- 751-0701

Chadwick VillasWaverly Villas

Village of SpringdaleSunnyside VillasFairlawn VillasPinecrest Villas

Royal Oak at SpringdaleCarolyn Willette ----------------- 408-0390

Village of WoodburyJim Murphy ---------------------- 259-1581

Ivystone VillasDonna Schaeffer----------------- 753-1897

Regions 5 & 8

Village of AshlandMike Burke ---------------------- 205-7031

Bellamy VillasRuth Ferguson ------------------- 205-7128

Clayton VillasJasper Villas

Walter & Janice Martin -------------- 205-7099Rainey Villas

Village of BelvederePhyllis Kravitz ------------------- 750-1878Felice Maurer -------------------- 259-7647

Arlington VillasCarole & Jerry Knoll ------------------ 391-5002

Belmont VillasCherry Hill Villas

Hialeah VillasDean & Joan Barner ------------------ 751-5725

Village of BonnybrookGail Burgess --------------------- 750-1371

Broyhill VillasClifton Villas

Ezell VillasPat & Ray Adams --------------------- 751-6966

Heritage VillasInglewood Villas

Bridgeport at Lake MionaHans & Karen Thiemann ------------- 259-7288

Village of Liberty ParkTom Simone --------------------- 205-8155Dave Laspesa -------------------- 552-5263

Chesterfield VillasAris Strine ----------------------- 753-0102

Eagle Ridge VillasDot Bree ------------------------- 753-5429Karen Grasso -------------------- 750-6724

Edgefield VillasJulie Ayotte ---------------------- 305-2087

Mount Vernon VillasVillage of Lynnhaven

Rod South ----------------------- 751-7547Barbara Urbanski ---------------- 753-2663

Collington VillasTerry Welsh ---------------------- 205-8400

Southern Oak VillasSwainwood Villas

Village of PoincianaPhil & Dee Seidenberg ---------- 750-3152Larry & Sherry Recla ------------ 430-1114

Bailey Ridge VillasLime Grove Villas

Thom & Berry Anne Horning ---- 751-7034Mount Pleasant Villas

Sullivan VillasTom Davis---------------------612 201-2240

Village of Sunset PointeBill & Maria Satterfield ---------- 430-2301

Hickory Grove VillasJoan Sullivan -------------------- 430-0755

Village of WinifredChuck & Nancy Wildzunas ------ 753-3703

Latrobe VillasBridgeport at Laurel Valley

Village of ButtonwoodMarsha & Bob Rose --------502-689-5474Ed & Sue Robert ----------------- 350-2626

Apalachee VillasBayport Villas

Cedar Key VillasCrestview Villas

Creekside LandingCabanas at Creekside Landing

Village of PennecampVal Juno ------------------------- 633-0944Elliott Lefkowitz ----------------- 633-0380

Altamonte VillasSue Martin ---------------------- 753-0972

Amberjack VillasAzalea Villas

Boxwood VillasJacaranda VillasKingfisher VillasMangrove Villas

Charlie Gaines ------------------- 630-9912Village of St. Charles

Charley & LeeAnn Reed ------------- 561-4814Hallandale Villas

Arlene Kaplan ------------------- 473-0482Hortensia Villas

Carole Pirone & Butch Udell --------- 753-0982Hydrangea Villas

Dick & Sherry Birdsall ----------- 614 578-3031Oviedo Villas

Village of St. JamesGary Seitz ------------------------ 350-7510

Fairhope VillasFairwinds Villas

Juniper VillasSawgrass Villas

VHA representatives by village. How does your VHA representative help you?VHA representatives educate themselves and stay informed to help verify or dispel rumors, provide help when you need assistance resolving neighborhood issues and aquaint you with services and benefits available through the VHA.

the VHA Vision: To maintain The Villages as the premier 55-plus community in the world, featuring the finest amenities, homes, retail and commercial businesses, and medical and professional services; as well as the best educational, cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities.


Village of Tamarind GroveJudy & Steve Robb ------------------- 633-1672

Biscayne VillasCottonwood VillasMontbrook VillasSouthwood Villas

Southern Star Villas

Regions 6, 7 & 9

Village of Virginia TraceGail Hood ------------------------ 750-1578

Virginia Vine VillasStillwater Villas

Jim & Judy Barnett -------------- 633-0182 Richmond Villas

Village of Tall TreesGinny Fortney ------------------- 430-0297Lou Anne White ----------------- 430-2086Deanna & Lloyd Klusendorf ----- 753-1483

Cherry Vale VillasCindy Gottschalk ----------- 407-765-2530

Oak Bend VillasTed Fitzgibbons ----------------- 750-1991

Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter

Ralph Edmonds ------------352-259-0441Village of Bridgeport

at Miona ShoresIrv Markley ---------------------- 259-9854

Village of CarolineBob and Charley Griffin --------- 391-1105

Elizabeth VillasCharles Wilkes --------------330-836-5811

Katherine VillasKaylee Villas

Village of Mallory SquareJudy Bonn ------------------352-217-0319

Natalie VillasHarvey Blakely ------------------ 350-2052

Emmalee VillasAlexa Villas

Bill & Margaret Gottschalk ------ 350-2405

Madison VillasBarbara Matis ------------------- 391-1339

Janeann VillasVillage of Amelia

Linda Grzesik -------------------- 751-1761Audrey Villas

Village of Sabal ChaseLois Byers ------------------------ 350-7125Gary Hendricks, Sr. -------------- 259-2139Sara Manduca ------------------- 751-4639

Carlton VillasTanglewood Villas

Laurie Cooper-------------------- 638-4308 Hampton Villas

Ginny Gigante ------------------- 753-2230Oleander Villas

Jim Neilson ---------------------- 753-9812Village of Largo

Peter Havighorst ---------------- 391-1288Newport Villas

Bob Schutte --------------------- 352-0011

Village of DuvalRuss Bond ----------------------- 753-9164Fred Urfer ------------------------ 751-3264

Rosedale Villas John Thomas -------------------- 633-5642

Allandale VillasCrestwood Villas

Double Palm VillasWanda Cooksey ----------------- 209-9132

Holly Hill Sandhill Villas

Village of Bonita Dick Schafer --------------------- 430-0125

Anita VillasMark Gallo ----------------------- 259-1765

Pilars VillasBonita Villas

Joe Woods ----------------------- 753-4622Kenya Villas

Village of Hadley Jim Hipple ----------------------- 593-7893

Hillcrest VillasRon McMahon ------------------- 205-4647

Grovewood VillasJoan Puleo ----------------------- 259-8007

Keystone VillasBainbridge Villas

Village of HemingwaySeneca VillasAdriana Villas

Margaux VillasMariel Villas

Village of SanibelHoward Mortimer --------------- 753-7703Nicolas Hemes --------------386-984-7979

Page VillasVillage of Bridgeport

at Mission HillsStuart Brewer --------------518-435-5555

Village of Charlotte Village of Fernandina

Steve Printz -----------------641-780-6388

the VHA MissionTo preserve and enhance the value of our

homes and The Villages’ lifestyle.the VHA Vision

To maintain The Villages as the premier 55-plus community in the world - featuring the finest amenities, homes, retail and commercial businesses, medical and professional services, as well as, the best educational, cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities.VHA guiding Principles

Maintain as the top priority, the interest of the residents on whose behalf the VHA is working.

Act in the interest of the residents of The Villages on all issues related to the VHA mission.

Enable and encourage constructive communications between The Villages’ residents and local government agencies, The Villages’ management, and The Villages’ developer.

Develop a consensus among community partners on issues that best represent residents’ interests.

Be non-partisan yet be a voice for the residents on issues affecting the VHA’s mission.

Foster growth and progress for a positive process of social, cultural, environmental, and economic community development.

Seek mutually beneficial partnerships with and among community service organizations.

Conduct open and transparent operations and administration of the VHA.

Recognize and support constructive efforts by community residents, service groups and organizations contributing to the VHA mission.

Encourage resident participation in community affairs, VHA activities, and VHA leadership roles.

Serve the complex and rapidly changing needs of our unique community.

AMMERATA, Vincent & KathyANDERSEN, Leonard & SharonBALANOFF, Arnold & DianeBEEMAN, JoyceBRIGGS, Fred & PeggyBURKE, Mike & JaneCOMUNTIZIS, Joni (Joan) &

CLARKE, TomCRANTAS, Maria C.DRUSENDAHL, John & MaxineFERNANDES, Antonio & RamonaFERRELL, Russell & ArtieFORTENBAUGH, Joe & CarolFRIEND, Michael & Betty

GALLUCCI, Bob & JaneGLASS, David E. & Sharon A.HANNA, Sterling & BonnieHANSEN, Bob & DonnaHEALEY, James J. &

THOMAS, M. SusanHOVEN, Jerry & BevJARY, Joseph (Fred)JOHNSON, Fredrick & YukieLAVAL, Charles & WendyLAW, Judy & JoeLELAND, Karen L. & David L.MASESSA, Mike & ShirleyMASON, Judith

MAYS, David L. Sr. & Margaret E.McHUGH, Tom & DenyseMEYER, Jerry & NancyMILES, Ronald B. & Susan H.MOORE, Jeff & NancyMORETTI, Mike & NancyMORRIS, Lonnie & CarolynPARDAVILA, Maria T. &

ILLIANO, MichaelPARRY, Ronald R. & Monique M.PEEDIN, Danny G. & Cheryl C.POWERS, Gerald (Gerry)

& GwenROBINSON, Donald & Nancy

SANGER, Mike & Marguerite (Maggie)

SCHAFER, Edward W.SHARP, William L. & Vicki T.STONE, SusanTEPSICK, Yvonne & GuyVAN DER STERREN, Harry & MarieWEISHAUPT, Lynn & SylviaWILLIAMS, Randall & KatherineWINKLER, Gary & PattyWORTH, Mr. Robin & Mrs. RoxanaZALEWSKI, Robert & MarilynZEOLI, Michael Jr. & Ronnie

VHA New Members

VHA Officers, Directors and Representatives are unpaid, volunteer Villagers dedicated to supporting you and the VHA Mission.

It is the policy of The Villages to prohibit solicitation of our residents without authoriza-tion by The Villages developer.

If solicitation should occur, please call the Deed Compliance Office at 751-3912, after hours and weekends call Community Watch 753-0550.

If you are concerned for your property security or your personal safety, call 911.

The Villages Solicitation Policy

Above is an example of cutout on next page, to be placed in/on a door window to ward off solicitors.

Example only, see next page.


There were eight tropical storms in the Atlantic Basin during August tying the all-time record for named storms in the month of August, set in 2004. This was way above the average of three

named stormed with 1 or 2 becoming hurricanes. There were no major hurricanes in August, but Isaac caused considerable damage throughout the Gulf Coast, while achieving only 80 mph maximum sustained winds.

There were only two new storms in the Atlantic in September – Michael (the strongest so far this season) and Nadine - and neither threatened the mainland. So the historically worst month of the hurricane season passed without hitting The Villages as we enter the fi-nal third of the season.

The Villages Spared by 2012 Storms So Far

No SoLiCitiNg!

Storm tracking information is available on the VHA website thevha.net.

NAME dAtES MAX WiNd

tS ALBErto 19-22 MAY 60 (MPH)

tS BErYL 26-30 MAY 70

H CHriS 19-22 JUN 75

tS dEBBY 23-27 JUN 60

H ErNESto 1-10 AUg 85

tS fLorENCE 4-6 AUg 60

H gordoN 15-20 AUg 110

tS HELENE 9-18 AUg 45

H iSAAC 21 AUg 80

tS JoYCE 22-24 AUg 40

H KirK 28 AUg-2 SEP 105

tS LESLiE 30 AUg-11 SEP 70

H MiCHAEL 3-11 SEP 115

H NAdiNE 7- SEP 80

The Villages Public Safety Department’s hook and ladder fire engine is about 50 feet long and weighs about 65,000 pounds compared to a standard golf cart that Is about 8 feet long and weighs about 100 times less at 600 pounds.

According to The Villages Commercial Property website, The Vil-lages population has risen from 77,435 in 2008 to 85,035 in 2011 and is projected to grow to over 100,000 by 2015. This

makes for a lot of miles travelled on Villages county roads and multi-modal paths by cars, golf carts, motorcycles, motor scooters, and yes, bicycles.

Currently there are two Villages sanctioned bicycle clubs that are serving the needs of about 500 resident cyclists. There is also a tandem bicycle club. Each club rides at least 3 days per week and club rides trav-el from 15 to 100 miles at speeds of 10 to 25 or more miles per hour. Additionally, there are many thousands of Villagers, renters, visitors and residents from sur-rounding areas that enjoy riding our roads as well. At cycling club meetings, time is spent stressing vigi-lance, safety, courtesy and rules of the road.

A bicycle is defined as a vehicle and has the right to be on any roadway except where they are specifically excluded (like I-95). As bicycle drivers, cyclists must obey all traffic controls and signals.

Let us review one such traffic control...

Florida law says we must all “share the road”. But what does that mean to automobile drivers and bicycle drivers?

When properly placed, these (SHARE THE ROAD) signs indicate that there is a good chance there will be bicycles traveling on the road and that the roadway is NOT wide enough for side by side travel (cars and bikes in the same lane). Once the cyclist (or group of cyclists) is traveling in the lane, the cyclist has full use of the lane and a motorist wishing to pass must yield until it is safe to pass. Bicycle drivers usually ride near the right side of the lane which helps the motorist’s vis-ibility and should make passing safer. Please remem-ber that Florida and many other states have enacted a minimum 3 foot horizontal passing distance (section 316.083, F.S.) measured from the car to the bicycle.

As Villagers, motorists and cyclists, we need to be aware of our rights and our responsibility to pro-ceed in a consistent, predictable and courteous manner allowing us to more fully enjoy Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

by David Lawrence, Sumter Landing Bicycle Club and Ed Hankwitz, The Village Bicycle Club

Biking Safe in The Villages

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