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Gator TalesNews & Views of
Blue Heron Pines Golf Community29200 Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, Fl, 33950
Volume 30 Issue 1 Blueheronpineshoa.net January 2021
Presidents Message: Thank God 2020 is OVER!!! Welcome to the
New Year of 2021. Let us hope that we have learned our lessons
from the trials that we have endured over the past year and can now
move forward into this new year ready to take on whatever it throws
our way. 2020 may have been the year that we were forced to learn
adaptability, but 2021 is all about resilience. Let’s start the New Year
with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and positivity, and a
determination to remain resilient no matter what happens. On a
happier note, our entertainment committee put on a great Christmas
celebration. Many residents have commented on it. The colorful
houses and carts also brought a bit of cheer. I would like to thank the
many volunteers who assisted in making this a special event. I would
also like to thank Sun for the pizza, and I am looking forward to many
more joint efforts in the future. Hopefully in 2021 we can resume our
celebrations on a grander scale. Our bean bag baseball season will
be kicking off on the 9th of January, 2021. Other outdoor activities
that are still available are bocce ball, horseshoes and shuffle board.
These can be played with minimal interaction with others for safety.
Of course, there is always golfing, swimming, bicycling, walking,
etc… We have all had to make some very difficult choices about our
activities and family life. As the pandemic swarms around us, let us
continue to do what is needed to protect ourselves and our loved
ones. Finally, a special shout out to all the residents who have
donated time and items to the various food drives. A really great
response from all of you.
Birthdays
1/02 Dan Tillett1/02 Labon Richardson1/02 Stu Scheiner1/03 Bob Scheib1/04 Arthur Kenner1/04 Steven Neider1/05 Larrie Webb1/05 Barry Opfer1/06 Joseph Guziejewski1/06 Susan Granado1/07 Tim McPhillips1/09 Gary Peirson1/10 Dottie Ramsey1/11 David Snyder1/12 Bill Ward1/12 Don Weichel1/17 Janet Holliday1/12 Carolynn Rzad1/15 Beth Mueller1/18 Michael Firestone1/19 Dennis Parente1/20 Lois Bowers1/22 Donna Brast1/22 Carl Battersby1/22 Therese Wesaw1/22 Patricia Karns1/25 Lois Sirman1/25 Tom St. John1/28 Gerald German1/28 Roy Hill1/29 Harvey Karns1/29 Gwen Peyton1/29 Sharon Briskie1/30 Ron Carder1/31 Monika Dudley
Anniversaries
1/02 Joe & Judy Casimir1/08 Cal & Carol Evans1/09 Robert & Dolores Stonoha1/20 Keith & Nancy Becker1/21 Arthur Kenner & Judy Henderson1/25 Labon & Cathy Richardson1/28 Frank & Dona Noewer1/28 Clyde & Liz Becker1/31 Jim & Pam Walsh1/31 Michael & Marsha McReynolds
Get Well
Ellie WelcomeDoris LeachermanJim CrailSue HaspelPeter BabbittJudy McPhillips
***********Thank you all so very much for the cards, food you made for me and most especially the prayers and kind words. Colin was a very special man who cared very much about all of you and I now know how very special he was to all of you. I’m very fortunate to have such caring and thoughtful friends. Sue Thibault**************************************
Sympathy to Pat on the passing of Rick. He will be missed
Catherine “Cathy” Lucille (Lapp) Guthrie, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Macungie on December 14, 2020. She was a devoted wife to Gary L. Guthrie, her husband of 56 years. She was also the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Stauffer) Lapp, sister to Carol Beehrle, the late Linda Laczo, Robert A. Lapp , and Daryl Lapp. Cathy is survived by her sons, Tyrone Guthrie with wife Cindy of Macungie and Gary H. Guthrie with wife Debra of Emmaus, as well as her grandchildren, Taylor Guthrie with wife Becky of Fairfield, CT, Alyssa Guthrie of Cincinnati, OH, and Adeline Guthrie of Emmaus.
Cathy and Gary cherished their time in Florida by enjoying the warm weather and playing golf. She also enjoyed playing bocce and spending time with her fellow retirees. Cathy was a member of Eastern Star and very charitable in her giving. Cathy loved her family and loved her time spent with her grandchildren. Her direct manner will be missed by her loved ones and those who knew her. Cathy loved her cat and spent many hours doting over her Bubba.
At the request of Catherine, no services will be held. The family will be planning a memorial in the future. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Luke’s Hospice or Lehigh County Humane Society.
Bean Bag Baseball 2021
It is getting close to starting the 2021 Bean Bag Baseball Season. We have only 10 teams this season. We will be starting play in the regular spot behind the club house on the 9th of January @ 1PM. A schedule will be published very soon. Team Captains will be briefing players on the rules of play and the COVID-19 safety procedures.
I GET QUESTIONS….
One of my design clients recently asked me, WHAT can I plant under my oak tree? It’s so
full, the shade won’t let anything live there. I asked her without seeing it yet, was she sure the
shade was the problem? There are many native plants that grow in shade down here—
remember, Florida originally was almost all overgrown, thick, swampland! It was my guess that
the tree roots were the real problem.
Here at BHP most of us with Oak Trees—or other shade trees—have “lollipop” cuts, and the
roots are trimmed so they don’t rip up all concrete work in the vicinity.
But even by trimming the roots of a shade tree, the roots near the trunk are often near the
surface, preventing a healthy undergrowth. I suggested the client think of ground covering
plants, as their root system needn’t be deep, and the plants will spread over the surface ground.
Another idea is to “plant” pots in the ground, digging out a space for them, and putting plants in
the pots. Then you can water and nourish the pots without the tree roots taking it all.
If you decide to use some of the various types of ferns down here that spread, these plants in
sunken pots will easily take over your bare spot. There are tall, mid-sized, and low ferns in
differing varieties and speeds of spread. Other examples to plant would be Algerian Ivy that
only gets about 1’ high. (“Snow- cap is variegated), and Cast Iron Plant, about 12-18” high.
Submitted by Sharon Breay
ART/PAINTING CLASSES Start FRIDAY, Jan. 15 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
3 classes per session/5 progressing sessions
In Crafts/Ceramic Rm. ***FOLLOW COVID RULES***
$15.00 per session; Bring your own paints and supplies (or a list of materials will be supplied to you). ***We will keep 6’ apart, wear masks, have air circulation, and sanitize chairs, counters, tables before and after class. ***
SIGN UP SHEET ON CLUBHOUSE BULLETIN BOARD
Instructor Sharon Breay worked 20 years as a full time, museum and gallery awarded painter. 95% of her work was sold before being executed. She also taught various art classes for 8 years at Breays Barnful of Art, Port Clinton, OH and several years at Delta College, Bay City, Michigan, before becoming an interior architect.
HAIR by IIseCuts - Color - PermsWomen and Men - For an Appointment Call me at 941-505-7761. Unit 169
Cuts & Color for Men & WomenPlease call Suz @ 586-764-3674. Satisfaction guaranteed or hair will be cheerfully refunded!
I detail cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. I will pick-up and deliver.My name is Dave Stepniak #628Please call me at 941-347-8291for an appointment
We Buy StampsHave you inherited a stamp collection or interested in selling a collection? Member FL Stamp Dealers Assn., National Stamp Dealers Assn., American Philatelic Soc. Tom Breay #703 303-503-8170
Need Help?I am a handyman who lives in BHP & will do home & computer repairs, yard work, pet sitting, power washing, screening. Painting & just about any other work you may need done. Contact Scott at [email protected] or 941-875-5952.
Mary Kay ProductsMelanie Bigos, Independent Beauty Consultant. Need anti-aging products or new colors to try. Call me at 610.780.5592.
THE AVON LADY I would be glad to drop off a catalog for you. Please call 941-575-7712 or e-mail [email protected].
I have an exterior power washer and carpet cleaner. I am willing to come clean and power wash the exterior of your home or clean your interior carpets. My prices are based solely on your donation. Call Julie at 575 520 9943 I live at lot 333.
Re-screening by TomLanais-Windows-ScreensNo Job too SmallReasonable Rates941-661-1405Tom Lemke #212
RESIDENT ADS
Welcome to an Old/New feature of the “Gator Tales”. We will be running a “for sale” section STRICTLY for the residents of Blue Heron Pines. If you have something to sell, we probably have someone who wants to buy it. The guidelines are simple:
• - Short and sweet.• - Ad will run for one issue unless you re-submit your ad for the next issue.• - The service is free to residents only.• - All articles have to be in no later than the 15th of each month.
BHP RECURRING ACTIVITIES
MONDAYS8:00 am Walking DVD Exercise, just show up8:30 am Tommy's Fun League (Golf)10 am Water Aerobics/ Swimming Pool/Just show up1-4 pm Mah Jongg/Game Room Jan Crail 941-575-29357 pm Bingo7 pm Texas Hold Em’/Game Room
TUESDAYS7:30am Ladies 9 Hole Golf/ C.Harroun 941-575-2138/Darlene Ditmore 941-833-3353am Men's 18 Hole Golf (Off Site) Leo Zehnder 248-421-47748:30 am Ladies 18-Hole Golf/ Donna Cononico 941-639-3752/ Sally Sullivan 941-505-871012:45 pm Ladies 9-Hole Golf / Pat Lonergan 941-637-4820/ Janet Bolyard 260-417-600312:45 pm Revenge/Clubhse Main Area/Suz Krause 586-764-36741:00 Quilting/Craft Room/
WEDNESDAYS7:15 am Golf /Ron Jessop 941-639-1378 8:00 am. Walking DVD Exercise Just show up10 am Water Aerobics/Swimming Pool/Just show up11 am Ceramics/Arts & Crafts Room/Just show up5:45 pm Revenge/Clubhse/Suz Krause 586-764-36747 pm Men’s Pool League/Games Room/ Tom Bray 303-503-8170 (Jan-Mar)7 pm Pool Tournament/Game Room (April-Dec)
THURSDAYS9:00 am Couples Golf /3:30 p.m. Zumba/Clubhouse Main Area/Just show up6 pm Nickel/Nickel/Craft Room/ Just show up.6:35 pm Euchre/Game Room/Rick Schram 941-505-0646 7:00pm Men’s Pool League/Games Room/Tom Bray 303-503-8170 (Jan- Mar)
FRIDAYS7:15 am Men’s Golf /Ron Jessop 941-639-1378 8:00 am Walking DVD Exercise, just show up10 am Water Aerobics/Swimming Pool/Just show up9:30 am Bocce Ball/Behind Clubhouse/Just show up
SATURDAYS9:30 am Horseshoes/Behind Clubhouse - Just show up R Moore 607-765-10919 am Coffee, donuts & bagels (Bul. Bd. sign-up list)10 am Shuffleboard/Behind Clubhouse - Just show up1:00 pm Bean Bag Baseball/Behind Clubhouse – Walt & Diane King 856-430-4792 (Jan - May)6:30 pm Pinochle/Clubhouse Main/ Rm/M Brietzke 941-249-3962
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY9-Hole Scramble Golf/Doug Howe 941-661-2238
SUNDAYS6:15 pm Dominoes, Arts-Crf Rm/Just show up7 pm open Pool /Game Room/ just show up
TO RESERVE AN AREA FOR AN ACTIVITY IN ANY OF THE CLUBHOUSE ROOMS, PLEASE CONTACT MAUREEN HEGER 732-499-7777
HOA MEETINGS The HOA Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month and the HOA Membership Meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of each month during the month of October through April beginning at 7:00 PM. The February Membership meeting is the Annual meeting at which Board Member elections are held. The meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board 48 hours prior to the meeting. All HOA members are encouraged to attend the Board meetings. If you have an issue or concern, please contact a Board member prior to the meeting to have that item added to the agenda or sign in before the meeting. You will have 3 minutes to speak about that item during the meeting. (This is the “Sunshine Law” as defined under Florida Statute 723.078.) In addition, at the end of each meeting there will be an opportunity to ask questions or present items for discussion
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA) Membership in the Home Owners Association is not mandatory, however, the Board represents the home owners of Blue Heron Pines as a group and provides a united voice for the home owners. They work as a liaison between BHP Owners/Management and the residents. The cost is $20 per year (Jan 1-Dec 31). This entitles the home owner to one vote per household for election of Board Members and any issues that need to be voted on. This money also pays for holiday events, kitchen supplies for Saturday Coffee and various activities, Legal fund, decorations for the Clubhouse, copying costs, reduced price on tickets for HOA events and more. Renters are also encouraged to join the HOA. Although they cannot vote, they are welcome to participate in all of the Blue Heron Pines activities and events as a member. You can purchase your Membership at monthly meetings or from Jae-Ann Carder #528
WILDLIFE: It is very important that you DO NOT feed any of the wildlife in and around our park. From the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website: “In Florida, it is ILLEGAL to feed manatees, sandhill cranes, bears, raccoons, foxes, and alligators.” We need to do our part by making sure we are not providing any food for any animals (including birds and ducks). If you have a fruit tree, make sure you pick up fallen fruit. Above all, if you see an alligator, just leave it alone! The same is true of the coyotes people have seen out and about at night. If you leave them alone, they will do the same.
HEALTH & WELFARE Sunshine COMMITTEE: Cathy Richardson #555 502-321-5229 [email protected] volunteered for this committee. She will gather information from other residents about who is ill or hospitalized, has a family member with a serious illness, or has passed away. If you have any news about a neighbor, please let Cathy know.
GATOR TALES STAFFEditor: Walt King #129 856-430-4792
Kay Oetting #616 941-575-7712 [email protected]
Cathy Richardson #555 [email protected]
Jeanne Michalak #554 941-676-0549 [email protected]
Sharon Breay #703 303-503-8170 [email protected]
Doug Howe # 622 941-661-2238 [email protected]
Jan Crail # 630 [email protected]
Diane Baldwin #129 757-969-0500 [email protected]
Commercial & Resident Ads: Dan Hanks #330 314-441-1806
[email protected] Coord.: Gail McNaughton #613 508-542-9999 [email protected]: Doug Howe # 622 [email protected] 941-661-2238BHP Website & Directory Peter McNaughton # 613 508-542-9999 [email protected] Sunshine Lady: Cathy Richardson #555
502-321-5229 [email protected] Reporter: The Gator Tales is published 10 times a year solely for the residents of the Blue Heron Pines community. The editorial staff makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented and reserves the right to accept, reject or edit any copy. Copy may be edited for clarity and space. Gator Tales can be seen on the BHP website. www.blueheronpineshoa.net PUBLISHING DEADLINEPlease have all submissions for the next month’s newsletter to me BEFORE the 15th of the month.
OUR ADVERTISERSIf you need a service that can be provided by one of our
advertisers, please call them. Most have been used by our residents and will do a good job for you
HOA BOARD MEMBERSPresident
Walter King 856-430-4792Vice President
Ann Marie Kulling 248-330-4831Treasurer
Maureen Heger 732-499-7777Secretary
Bonnie Adriansen 847-612-6986Sports
Tom Pearson 941-637-0161Walt King 856-430-4792
Emergency Planning Carl Festa 315-651-7728Membership Chairperson
Jae-Ann Carder 918-964-0473Entertainment Committee
Maureen Heger 732-499-7777Ann Marie Kulling 248-330-4831
Community Service Ellie Welcome 941-249-0635
Walt King 856-430-4792Clubhouse
Jim Sievert 941-637-8041 N & M - Board Representative
Dan Hanks 314-441-1806Walt King 856-430-4792
N & M CommitteeTom Neil, Chairman 609-412-1727Alan Haspel 856-371-7820Dick Aaron 617-633-4138Judy Henderson 941-617-1336
FMO Representative: OPEN
YOUR HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION (HOA) NEEDS YOUR SUPPORTFor $20 per year, per household, you can influence the future direction of our community.Your HOA represents you:*on issues with Sun Communities*with Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of FL (FMO)*resisting unfair rental increases & tax pass-ons*with arranging & funding social eventsMemberships can be purchased at any HOA meeting.
