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HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
Happy
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St. Pat r i c k
50 CENTS Next delivery date is April 5 March 2011 • Vol. 17 No. 3
Villages Fact Finder THE VILLAGES LEADING THE NATION
- Community Watch America’s Premier Retirement Community
Community Watch Mission is to provide a safe
community for Village residents by keeping a
Bucks US Trends
watchful eye around the clock. CW has 6 full-time
W
hile the rest of the country struggles through high unemploy-
administrative employees and 300 part time ment, a bad economy and looming stagnation, The Villages
employees. The Dispatch Center is manned 24 continues to attract retirees and retailers who want to partici-
hours, 7 days a week. pate in the remarkable success model of Central Florida – The Villages.
There are 67 neighborhoods in 9 regions that
are patrolled 24 hours, and two squares that are Residential and Retail Still Booming
patrolled 12 hours per day, seven days per week. Commercial and residential construction is at
There are 64 gates in The Villages, each with one historic lows nationally. National new home sales hit
or more cameras on a digital loop. Sixteen of the a 47-year low in 2010. Retailers have been closing
gates are manned – 8 are manned 24/7, and the stores and shelving expansion plans… except for The
other 8 are manned 17 or 18 hours per day. Gates Villages. New home sales continue to exceed 200
serve three functions: traffic control, security and per month with another 100 plus in resales. So the
(manned gates) customer service. population of The Villages is still growing at about
Community Watch performed about 175,000 4,500 annually. Retailers and restauranteurs have Lake Sumter Landing and the Waterfront Inn from Lighthouse Point is one
security service actions last year. These included been maintaining The Villages seven commercial of many scenic views around The Villages. This view is especially popular with
about 16,000 resident assists, such as missing areas and two Town Square stores at a nation-high Villagers most evenings when a splash of color is added by the setting sun.
persons, lost and found, solicitors, ushers, and 97% occupancy rate. Last year The Villages growth
trespassing; about 30,000 actions assisting added $30 million to Sumter County’s tax base.
residents in coordination with other departments,
such as Public Safety and Community Standards; Model for Success The Villages Homeowners
about 7500 CW Program calls, such as Adult The Villages has created a community with homes Association
Watch, Resident out of area, and House check; and amenities to attract the 55-plus generation to an VHA March General Meeting
about 81,000 neighborhood patrols; and about ideal location in Central Florida. Quality homes from
40,000 miscellaneous calls, such as public about $100,000 to over $1 million now total over
education, water conservation, repair work orders, 42,000 with about 80,000 residents. The Villages is
utility problems, animal related incidents, and just past three-quarters build out and composed of 67
model checks. villages in 32 square miles. A “village” atmosphere
Community Watch provides a visible crime is maintained among the villages that range in size
deterrent and all CW patrolling personnel are from approximately 100 homes to over 1,550. Each
law enforcement patrol trained. CW patrols each village has convenient access to neighborhood,
Village in The Villages 4 times every day and village and regional recreation centers and sports
patrolling vehicles travel about 80,000 miles every facilities. The 67 villages as well as commercial
month maintaining their watch. and retail, medical, sports and recreation areas are Wednesday, March 9th 7pm
Community Watch cannot prevent anyone all interconnected by the network of cart paths, Lake Miona Regional Recreation Center
from coming into the community, such as visitors, multimodal paths and tunnels to give complete golf
solicitors and trespassers. CW can, however, cart access throughout The Villages. Guest Speaker: Doug Tharp
assist residents with the removal of trespassers
from their property, and call for law enforcement Big Box to Boutique, Fast Food to Fine Dining History of The Villages
to investigate suspicious persons and remove Walmart Supercenter and Target, Belk and Beall’s
trespassers if CW cannot persuade them to leave. in commercial areas plus Town Square boutiques Also VHA Election of Directors at-Large
Community Watch is not an animal control agency make browzing and shopping a golf cart ride away
but can assist with a variety of animal related for Villagers. Necessities are available at seven The VHA preserving the value of our homes and
enhancing The Villages Lifestyle
Fact Finder continued on page 2 Leading the Nation continued on page 2
Avoid Tax Season Scams - Seniors VS Crime on pg. 4
Page 2, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
E-Mail: villagehomeowners@thevillages.net
Web site: www.thevha.net
A message from the President of the VHA
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1104 Main St., The Villages 32159
our VHA is working on grand plans for supporting Villagers’ in-
progress being made in
terests in 2011-12. The VHA Board of Directors established goals
Pres. Don Hahnfeldt, dvhahnfeldt@cs.com ----------------------751-6373 residential, commercial and
and objectives to be prioritized next month at the VHA Presidents’
Sec. Joyce Fisher, crajoyfish@comcast.net -----------------------750-2491 healthcare in The Villages in
Forum. The Board also reviewed programs to strengthen VHA’s ability
Treas. Ray Glessner, raynkay@glessner.org -----------------------751-0701 the economically challenging
to perform its mission on behalf of Villagers. There are no big surprises
Administrative Board times. We continue to work
as the VHA has just stepped up participation in an already aggressive
Al Butler, alabutler@gmail.com ------------------------------- 430-0368 and service regional issues
program to promote our partners’ success. All VHA efforts are dedi-
Russ D’Emidio, rjd601@thevillages.net--------------------------750-4486 from roofing shingles and
cated to preserving the value of our homes and enhancing The Villages
Evan Richards, evanbrichards@msn.com ------------------------259-2974 HVAC (separate article update
Lifestyle.
Past President, Roger Kass, rogerk@KNG-Marketing.com ---------259-7174 this issue), while participating on decision-making
Kathy Porter, kathymporter@comcast.net -----------------------259-8196 Last month the VHA held its first VHA Rep boards to represent your best interests.
Jack Knapp, napjack2002@yahoo.com- -------------------------391-1529 Academy (see page 16), supported by District In the meantime, the VHA needs your support
Regional Directors
Government and selected contractors who through membership to continue providing services
Lake County - Judy Glasel , mtspirit@comcast.net ---------------430-9707
Region 1 - Fred Dowling, lfdowling@aol.com -------------------350-6123 gave a condensed, “graduate level” form of the such as Helping Hands, Newcomer Orientation, Golf
Region 2 - Art Rowe (Interim) arowejr61@gmail.com -----------205-7661 Residents Academy. The program was effective in Cart Safety Clinics and The Villages Voice, all of
Region 3 - Geoff Langdon, thecondor@embarqmail.com --------259-1037 demonstrating the vital role of our special purpose which are completely paid for with members nominal
Region 4 - Art Rowe, arowejr61@gmail.com --------------------205-7661 form of government, Community Development dues of $12 per household for two years. Officers
Regions 5 & 8 - Chuck Wildzunas, chuckw@thevillages.net ------753-3703 District, in the perpetual success of The Villages in and Directors of the VHA are unpaid volunteer
Regions 6 & 7 - Laurie Cooper, lauriecoop@gmail.com -----------638-4308 delivering amenities and services, and maintaining residents of The Villages dedicated to serving you
Committees the quality and lifestyle currently enjoyed by better. If you like the services that the VHA is
VHA Foundation residents of The Villages. Critical to understanding providing on your behalf, please join or renew your
Alice Terrill, Chairman ----------------------------------------- 259-1691 The Villages in transition from developer to resident membership in the VHA today.
Membership in ownership and operation are the roles of all the
Kathy Porter, Chair, kathymporter@comcast.net -----------------259-8196 parties. Don Hahnfeldt, VHA President
Sylvia Mongolier, Coordinator ----------------------------------430-0070 The VHA remains very enthusiastic about the
Lady Lake - Judy Glasel -------------------------------------------------
Region 1 - Bob Eisenhauer -------------------------------------259-1485
Region 2 - Art Rowe (Interim) arowejr61@gmail.com -----------205-7661 Leading the Nation continued from page 1
Region 3 - Dottie Hockey---------------------------------------259-2857 Dream to Reality
Region 4 - Nancy Dodd --------------------------------------- 753-4252 major grocery stores and a multitude of drug stores, The Villages vision was to create a retirement
Region 5 & 8 - Felice Maurer ---------------------------------- 259-7647 hardware stores, gas stations and convenience outlets community where dreams can come true. The vision
Region 6 & 7 - Lois Buyers ------------------------------------ 350-7125 – all golf cart accessible. Villagers have about has become reality for many residents. Villagers
Program & Activities 100 dining choices after participating in a day’s are recommending The Villager to their family
Doug Tharp ---------------------------------------------------750-1760 of activities. Nine country clubs add to the many and friends - by last year’s survey at about 97%.
Roger Kass ----------------------------------------------------259-7174 restaurants throughout The Villages. This year’s resident survey starts this week and
Golf Cart Safety Clinic Villagers will have another opportunity to make their
Joy Tolan, Coordinator ------------------------------------------750-5368 Recreation and Sports recommendations for improvements in The Villages
Tom Tolan -----------------------------------------------------750-5368
The Villages Recreation Department is kept Lifestyle.
Maria Satterfield ---------------------------------------------- 430-2301
Helping Hands very busy in supporting 80,000 residents’ nearly
Bill Dyer, Coordinator------------------------------------------ 751-1192 1,800 clubs and activities each month at the 57
Briar Meadow North, Jim Stone --------------------------------753-7163 recreation centers. When Villagers are not engaged Fact Finder continued from page 1
DeLeon Villas, Judy Trongon ----------------------------------- 750-0954 in participating in the nearly 100 billard and over
East Side, John Kelly -------------------------------------- 915-833-8781 100 tennis, 100 pickelball, nine softball, two bowling incidents including nuisance wildlife, lost and found
Glenbrook, Al Ely ----------------------------------------------259-3944 centers, 486 holes of golf, 57 swimming pools (and pets, and injured or dead animals. Community
Polo Ridge, John Sullivan ------------------------------------- 750-6175 much more), they also have many spectator choices. Watch also assists Community Standards by acting
Santiago, Dick Dufresne --------------------------------------- 750-4743 From movie threaters and professional shows to live as their eyes and ears after normal business hours.
Santiago, Ken Mathieu ----------------------------------------259-2704 entertain nightly on The Squares, there’s always Community Watch passes on reports of possible
Summerhill, Ron Kershner -------------------------------------753-9629 plenty to do. deed restriction violations to Community Standards
St. Charles, Charlene Lema ------------------------------------ 753-2347 as CW is made aware of them. CW documents
Valle Verde, Marty Dubbs --------------------------------------751-0600 Building a Healthcare Center of Excellence specific incidents including lawn waste, inoperable
CERT & Emergency Shelter The Villages Hospital began with 60 beds about vehicles, unkempt property, and RVs/boats parked in
Wayne Ward, cert32159@aol.com ------------------------------751-3520 eight years ago. The Villages Health System is now driveways more than 72 hours.
SHINE at 200 beds and making expansion plans. A second Community Watch Dispatch is manned 24/7
Betty Cunningham --------------------------------------------259-0753 hospital has just been authorized. A long-term acute at 352-753-0550 to assist residents with security
Sunshine Committee care hospital is about to open. A 99,000 square foot matters.
Gail Burgess, Coordinator-------------------------------------- 750-1371 outpatient VA Clinic opened last year, and clinics,
Website labs, and countless other medical and professional
Ray Glessner ------------------------------------------------- 751-0701 services have an ever-expanding presence in The
Partners Program Villages. Florida’s only comprehensive cancer center
Mary Nowak, mnowak@embarqmail.com --------------------- 750-5313 just partnered with The Villages and Central Florida
Seniors vs. Crime Liaison Health Alliance to bring the best and most complete
Joyce Fisher ---------------------------------------------------750-2491
cancer care possible into The Villages.
Military Affairs & Law Enforcement
Sterling Wood -------------------------------------------------259-5507
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, March 2011, Page 3
Paving the Way to
Comprehensive
Cancer Care
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hat does Moffitt’s NCI “Comprehensive” designation mean? emorial bricks engraved in honor of a loved one will be
According to the National Cancer Institute, the “Comprehen- placed in the garden area outside the Cancer Center.
sive” designation is conferred upon an elite group of cancer
centers that represent “the strongest institutions in the nation dedicat- Memorial Bricks may be purchased for $100.
ed to scientific innovation and excellence; to interdisciplinary research, Order a brick on either Town Square on their respec-
training and education; and to coordinated recognition and pursuit of tive market night or send in a donation form to help
new research opportunities.” Each NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center pave the way to comprehensive cancer care in The
receives grant support from the NCI and has an enhanced stature that Villages. Donation forms may also be used for
attracts other federal and private grant funding as well. Such national monitary donations of any amount. All donations
prestige also attracts top physicians and scientists from around the are tax deductible with 100% remaining in The
world. Villages.
Moffitt’s Mission - To contribute to the prevention
and cure of cancer. Moffitt’s Vision - To be the
leader in scientific discovery and translation into
compassionate care, cures and prevention of cancer
for our community and the world.
For cancer questions, Moffitt offers a toll-free
telephone service staffed by registered nurses who
can talk to patients or family members about specific
cancers and their treatments as well as clinical trials
at Moffitt and elsewhere. The nurses handle some
12,000 calls each year. The number is 800-456-7121.
CR101 Tunnel Closure
Moffitt Provides A Variety of Clinical Services CR101 closure engineering
evaluation and repairs and one
A 36-bed blood and marrow transplant unit; 12 of the tunnel overhead site de-
operating rooms; a diagnostic radiology department
with MRI, PET/CT, digital mammography and all Continues fects (inset).
other imaging capabilities; and a radiation therapy
T
department with seven linear accelerators. he Golf Cart tunnel under CR101 had some concrete drop from
Moffitt is a Lifetime Cancer Screening and the overhead resulting in its closure until engineers determined
Prevention Center. an appropriate fix. The closure is anticipated to be several weeks,
with updates on the process and scheduling posted on the DistrictGov.
Lifetime Cancer Screening and Prevention org website.
Center is a freestanding facility that provides
clinical screening and diagnostic services, research In the meantime, Sumter County has created a
and educational programs. Lifetime offers cancer four way stop to allow golf cart crossing of CR 101
screening and prevention services for men and just north of the closed tunnel. Golf carts will be
women, genetic screening and counseling, smoking- allowed to cross CR 101 from behind Publix to the
cessation programs, comprehensive clinics for Palm Ridge Plaza parking lot. The Sumter County
patients at elevated risk, a research laboratory for Sherriff’s Office will be onsite to ensure compliance
cancer control and population studies, clinical with temporary signage.
research trials, a community education department
and a national toll-free cancer information service.
Specialized services, including the Genetic The VHA— Your Voice in The Villages—Join or renew today!
Counseling and Testing Program and the Tobacco VHA MEMBERSHIP FORM
Research and Intervention Program (TRIP) have been
developed for high-risk patients. Name (s): _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Moffitt’s Research Programs include Molecular
Oncology; Drug Discovery; Immunology/ Address: _____________________________________________Village/Villa: __________________________________________
Immunotherapy; Experimental Therapeutics; Risk
Assessment, Detection and Intervention; and Health Zip: ______________ PHONE: _________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________
Outcomes and Behavior. The Center’s research
programs are grouped under four established NEW MEMBER: q $12.00 per household, 2 Years RENEWAL: q $12.00 per household, 2 Years
programs that were approved by the National Cancer
Institute with the award of the Center’s NCI Cancer q $60.00 per household, Lifetime q $60.00 per household, Lifetime
Center Support Grant Renewal in 2000 and NCI
Comprehensive Cancer Center status. Moffitt is also Make checks payable to: The Villages Homeowners Association
the site of the National Functional Genomics Center Deposit your check and this form, addressed to VHA Membership, in a VHA drop box at any of The Villages postal pick-up stations
funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. or send your check by mail to: The Villages Homeowners Association, 1104 Main Street, The Villages, FL 32159
Page 4, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
Seniors Vs Crime — Avoiding tax season scams
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You should type www.irs.gov into your browser
The Villages’ Buzz n an IRS scam aimed at seniors, the fakers tell the victim they can
get his or her Social Security payroll taxes refunded for an upfront yourself and not get there by clicking a link.
The only emails the IRS sends out concern general
fee based on the size of the rebate, plus a percentage of the refund.
newsletters, events and that sort of thing. It never
Naturally, they say it will be a big refund and asks for financial information or discusses anything
inflate their “fee” to match it, producing and filling in related to individual tax accounts by email.
Manager Visiting Rec Centers a tax form as “evidence.” The IRS never asks for PIN numbers, passwords
The Village Community Development Districts’ Trouble follows: The law doesn’t allow a refund or other confidential information for any reason or by
Manager, Janet Tutt, invites you to attend her weekly of taxes paid into Social Security and the taxpayer any method – not even face-to-face.
(Tuesday) visits to recreation centers within The may end up having to pay penalties for filing a Tax refunds are claimed through filing an annual
Villages. Take this opportunity to ask questions and fraudulent return. tax return, not a separate application form.
share your thoughts, suggestions and concerns. In In another scam, a “we owe you money” email One final but related warning for the tax season:
the next few weeks Tutt will visit Bridgeport on seemingly comes from the IRS. The subject line Beware of advance refund loans - organizations
March 14, Chatham on March 21, Allamanda on reads something like “Tax Notification” or “2009 offering to loan you the money you’re expecting to
March 28, and La Hacienda on April 4. Meeting Fiscal Activity Refund” and invites you to click on get as a tax refund this year. These are sometimes
times are 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. a link that takes you to a convincing-looking IRS called “Refund Anticipation Loans.”
website. But the site is a fake IRS website, which as Although they may be perfectly legit, many lenders
Resident ID Program in Final Month usual, asks for personal details. charge huge rates of interest, plus administration fees,
Over 66,000 residents have been issued new And the bottom line again: The IRS does NOT processing fees and so on. You are basically paying
counterfeit-proof ID cards. March is the last month send out refunds this way. If the IRS wants to get in through the nose to borrow your own money.
for free replacement of ID cards and residents may be touch, it sends a letter. It’s easy to avoid these IRS scams -- just a little
facing a charge of $10 or more per card after March. Instead of claiming the IRS owes you money, knowledge and attention can do wonders. When in
Customer Service can handle about 500 new issues another tax scam offers a reward to you for filing doubt as to whether something, is a scam or not, you
of IDs per day. Call 352-753-4508 to schedule your your return early. Again, a phone caller will ask for can always contact your Seniors Vs Crime office
ID replacement or walk in the Customer Service on bank account details so they can “direct deposit” your for advice or assistance. They can be reached at
Wedgewood Lane soon. “reward.” 352-753-7775 in Marion County or 352-689-4600,
Not only does the IRS not seek such details by Extension 4606 in Sumter County. Volunteers at both
Woof, Woof and Woof phone -- but it also doesn’t pay rewards for early offices are ready, willing and trained to assist you.
Brinson-Perry Dog Park opens this month at the returns!
Buena Vista/Bonita Boulevard Circle adjacent Fire Another sneaky trick is an email that offers
Station No. 5. This is the third dog park in The taxpayers $80 for filling an online customer VHA Officers, Directors and
Villages and the first south of CR466. satisfaction survey. Of course, you’re expected to Representatives are unpaid,
enter all your personal details on the form. Don’t fall
The Clock is Ticking for this -- it’s a scam.
volunteer Villagers dedicated to
Don’t be late for your Sunday tee times on March There are lots more IRS scams -- more than 1,000 supporting you and the
13. Turn your clocks forward one hour. at the last count! Some of them have been around for VHA Mission.
years, yet still find victims. For more information,
The Tax Clock is also Ticking visit the official IRS website at http://www.irs.gov.
April 15 is only about five weeks away. AARP
is helping thousands of Villagers this year to file on So how do you spot an IRS scam?
The Villages Mystery Pic
time. IRS scammers try to convince you that their call or
email is genuine in a number of ways. Here are some
of the tricks they use to try to fool you:
They invent a refund sum that sounds convincing
-- not too big and not too round. Something like
$134.80 sounds legit, doesn’t it?
The Villages by the Numbers They use forms with numbers similar to those
(answers on page 10) the IRS already uses; with a jumble of numbers and
Tamarind Grove and St. James Neigh- letters, they just sound right. However, they are not.
borhood Recreation Centers Opened in They use the official IRS logo and, very often,
February, and Sterling Heights Village copy whole sections of text from the IRS website.
Recreation Center opens later this year They use real names and copied signatures of
to complete all recreation facilities in The senior IRS people.
Villages north of CR466A.
Just because something looks official doesn’t
1. How many recreation centers are there in mean that it is!
The Villages? Nonetheless, it’s easy to sidestep these tax scams
2. How many recreation swimming pools if you just remember these few simple rules -- in
are there in The Villages? addition to the ones mentioned above -- about how
3. How many fitness clubs are there in the IRS operates:
The Villages? The only genuine IRS website is www.irs.gov. If Can you identify this picture of a
4. How many dog parks are there in The any link takes you to a page that isn’t on this site, well-known landmark in The Villages?
Villages? then you are not visiting the IRS website.
Answer on page 9.
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, March 2011, Page 5
News from VHA Regions
VHA North Region VHA membership, Lake County Alert system, up
Regions 6 & 7
(Regions 1, 2, 3 & 4) and coming meetings, etc. Our next meeting will Lauri Cooper, Chair, 638-4308 6
Art Rowe, VHA North Chairperson & be Thursday March 17th, at 6:30pm at Chula Vista Bill Gottschalk, Vice Chairperson Region 6, 350-2405
Vice Chairperson (Region 4), 205-7661 Recreation Center. We are in need for the following Susan Bieberfeld, Vice Chairperson Region 7, 391-5066
Fred Dowling, Vice Chairperson (Region 1), 350-6123 neighborhood representatives: Village of Del Mar, Ron McMahon, Secretary, 205-4647
Art Rowe, Interim Vice Chair (Region 2) Courtyard Villas, and Village of Valle Verde. Come
Geoff Langdon, Vice Chair (Region 3) 259-1037 and learn about what is going on with The Villages At our last Representative meeting on February
Secretary, Herb Gantz, 751-3976 Homeowner Association. 23, Bill Gottschalk and John Wharton gave a
thorough review of actions taken, current status and
The next North Regional meeting will be held at anticipations relative to the ongoing air conditioning
La Hacienda Recreation Center on Thursday, March
Regions 5 & 8 issues predominant in Patio Villas in Regions 6 and
10 at 7 p.m. in the Julio Iglesias Room. North Chuck Wildzunas, Director, 753-3703 7. Bill and John will continue their efforts and keep
Region is a consolidation of Regions 1 through 4. Stan Golove, Vice Chair (Region 5) us informed of progress and status. Please see an
All Neighborhood Representatives are encouraged to Barbara Urbanski, Sec., 753-2663 in-depth discussion regarding the above in this issue
attend. This meeting will double as a Representatives of The Voice.
meeting with information of interest to all Our 5 and 8 Regional Membership Meeting will be Our Annual Election Meeting will be held on
members. There will be a presentation about the held on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake March 21 at 7 p.m. at Lake Miona Recreation Center
current Representatives’ organization. Miona Recreation Center. Please watch your bulletin in the Enterprise Room. The Nominating Committee
The meeting will also be the annual business boards for more information on this meeting. As will present a slate of three proposed Officers. The
meeting as required by the VHA bylaws. This will published in our previous reports, we will complete names to be placed in nomination are Bill Gottschalk,
be an election of new North Region officers. The the Region 5 and 8 Board election at this meeting. Vice-Chair Region 6, Wanda Cooksey, Vice-Chair
following positions with the current candidates The slate was finalized at our January Regional Region 7 and Ron McMahon, Regions 6 and 7
indicated will be voted: Chairperson, North Region Membership Meeting. The Secretary will, on behalf Secretary. This meeting is open to all residents.
(Fred Dowling), Region 4 Vice Chairperson (Jim of the membership, cast the vote to accept the slate as I have invited Supervisors from CDD 6 and 7 to
Brockman), and Region 4 Assistant Vice Chairperson presented. address the membership. They will discuss what role
(Art Rowe). If there are any other nominations, We want to welcome all of our new Region 8 they play as supervisors for our local government.
contact Art Rowe as soon as possible. A Vice residents to The Villages. Those of us who have been They will be taking questions from the floor.
Chairperson for Region 2 is needed; Art Rowe has here for many years remember how overwhelming Please offer a welcome to Charley and Bob Griffin,
been the interim chairperson. the transition was. Our new residents have an our new reps for the Village of Caroline. They are our
The list of Neighborhood Representatives in this important resource that we “old-timers” didn’t -- the Bulletin Board Key Holders as well for the Caroline
edition of the VHA Voice show many neighborhoods District Customer Service Center. This is a great Postal Station.
which do not have a Representative. Those residents resource for all residents – new and old alike. The We will not have a representative meeting in
can call any Representative listed for their Village helpful representatives can point you in the right March. Our next Rep meeting will be April 27 at 6:30
or call any of the chairpersons if they are unable to direction to getting your questions answered. You can p.m.
reach a Representative. visit in person or contact them at 753-4508.
The Representatives listing in this newsletter is Our form of government here in The Villages
being reformatted which will eliminate the listing of is probably very different from any you have
those neighborhoods which do not have an assigned experienced previously. Each week the District
Neighborhood Representative. To fill this void and as presents a Community Development District
a change to the format, there will be Representatives- Orientation. This program will introduce you to our
at-Large listed for each Village with their contact Special Purpose Local Government. No sign-ups are
information. required. Sessions are held every Thursday at 10:00
If you are not a VHA member or your membership a.m. at the District Office, 3201 Wedgewood Lane in
has lapsed, please join. Be part of a positive, the Conference Room at the east end of the building
community-oriented group. The minimal dues are the next to the Customer Service Center.
only source of income for the Association to support We are going to attempt to build a VHA email list
all the good works for which the VHA is well-known. for the purpose of distributing VHA information to
those who wish to be on the list. Initially, this will
Lake County Region be limited to VHA members only. Please provide the
following information:
Judy Glasel, Regional Director, 430-9707
Myra Reff, Associate Director Date VHA Membership expires (from your VHA
membership card)
We had a great meeting on February 17th with a Your name(s) (i.e., Jim and Betsy Brown)
guest speaker Amenity Authority Committeewoman Your Address:
Jo Webber. Mrs. Webber wanted suggestions of what Your CDD District in which you reside (if you
we felt were needed since the AAC is putting together know it) The VHA support of Villagers by means
a budget. A number of items were mentioned Name of Village and name of Villa if applicable such as The Voice publication and
including the Chula Vista Recreation Center. Items Phone number (if you wish to provide it)
that were asked for last year were installed, including distribution and free use of medical
a stove and an ice machine. That tells us that they Please email the above information to chuckw@ devices through Helping Hands is 100%
do listen to our suggestions. We also discussed thevillages.net. You will receive a confirmation funded by members’ dues.
talking with our neighbors and friends to renew their email when you have been added.
Page 6, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
Ask the Chief — What are those blue lights for at intersections?
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ver wonder what the white or blue federal safety funds. completed the course, you will also be required to
light located above a traffic signal I would like to point out that driving is a privilege return a copy of your completed training certificate
is and or what it is used for? Well, and not a God given right. So drivers who make poor to the Clerk of Courts. With this option, you are still
they are called “Confirmation Lights.” choices should be held accountable for their actions. responsible for the traffic fine of $264.
Confirmation lights are the WHITE When it comes to traffic, safety is the name of the Pros to this option - it keeps the points from being
or BLUE light(s) located directly above a game and voluntary compliance to traffic laws is truly assessed to your driver’s license (note: this option
traffic signal and are utilized by law en- our goal. Unfortunately, enforcement is sometimes a can only be taken once every twelve (12) months and
forcement in their respective duties in necessary evil. only five (5) times in a person’s life time) and usually
halting “red light runners.” According to Florida State Statute No. 322.03 - prevents your insurance rates from being increased.
Drivers must be licensed. Florida State Statute No. Cons to this option - in addition to the original
The Confirmation Lights are designed to be visible 316.075 - Requires that all drivers comply with traffic fine amount, there is also a fee associated with a
(lighted) when the Traffic Signal directly below control signal devices. Should a driver not have the driver’s improvement class and it is up to you to
is in the red or “stop” position. Conversely, the desire to voluntarily stop for a red light and makes a make arrangements to take the class.
confirmation lights are not visible when the traffic choice to run it, they are endangering everyone. 4. You can choose to ignore the citation and not pay
signal light directly below is in the yellow or green If you are observed and cited for running a red it, but that would only cause you additional problems
position. light, the penalty is a civil moving infraction that including the suspension of your driver’s license and
This law enforcement tool provides police would result in a $264 fine (which is set by the the possibilities of an arrest warrant being issued for
officers with the ability to see “red light runners” State) and four (4) points would be assessed to your you.
from a distance and from any side of a traffic signal driver’s license. However, like with everything I would like to remind everyone to drive safely
intersection. else in life, you do have options regarding a traffic and when approaching an intersection be prepared to
In addition to assisting law enforcement officers, citation, which are as follows: stop when the light changes to yellow and do not try
confirmation lights also serve to remind drivers 1. You can elect to pay the fine and have the four (4) to beat the yellow light. The few minutes you may
to stop for red light traffic signals when they are points assessed to your driver’s license save is not worth the time that you will lose if you are
illuminated. 2. You can contest a traffic citation in a court of law, involved in a traffic crash or stopped for a red light
In case you haven’t noticed, the Town of Lady by contacting the Clerk of Courts, enter a plea of not violation.
Lake has acquired and installed blue confirmation guilty and request a hearing for the violation. Remember, our goal is voluntary compliance and
lights on all of the traffic signals located within its 3. If you are not involved in a traffic crash you have together we can make a positive difference!
jurisdiction on 441/27. Also worth mentioning is the the option to prevent the points from being assessed Until next time – let’s be safe out there!
fact that funding for those confirmation lights (which to your driver’s license by electing to attend and
included labor and five (5) years of maintenance) complete a driver improvement class. This option Chief Ed Nathanson
was obtained through a partnership with the Florida can be done by notifying the Clerk of Courts and Lady Lake Police Department
Department of Transportation (FDOT), utilizing selecting a qualified school/course. Once you have 423 Fennell Blvd.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
— Picnic in the Pines Open House at Caruth Camp
I
n 1986, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Caruth,
officers to reinforce positive attributes and overcome of Services for Families and Children, Inc. and the
Jr. of Dallas, Texas leased 182 acres
negative attitudes. Some camp activities include: American Camp Association. For more information
of woodlands to the Florida Sheriffs
swimming, canoeing, archery, sports activities, hiking, on how you can help, please contact Frank Kenny,
Youth Ranches and issued a challenge to
arts and crafts, a low and high ropes challenge course and Donor Relations Officer at 1-800-765-3797 or visit us
develop a childcare, wilderness educa-
special demonstrations by various Sheriffs offices. at www.youthranches.org. Contact: Jim Karantinos,
tion program. The Georgia-Pacific Corpo-
Due to the generosity of individuals and groups jkarantinos@youthranches.org, Florida Sheriffs Youth
ration provided an additional 60-acres of land for the project.
throughout Florida and other states, many children Ranches, Office of the President, 386-842-5501 ext.
For many years, attend the Youth Camp’s 1251.
Caruth Camp operated You are cordially invited to join us for our programs free of charge.
as a wilderness camping You are cordially Frank Kenny
program for boys who did
annual “Picnic in the Pines” Open House at invited to join us for our
not meet the traditional Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Caruth Camp annual “Picnic in the
Youth Ranches residential on Saturday, March 19. Pines” Open House at
childcare criteria. The Florida Sheriffs Youth
program, based on experiential learning opportunities, was
successful but only served 18 boys at a time.
Ranches Caruth Camp on Saturday, March 19. Activities
are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include lunch at The Villages Factoid
In 1997, the Caruth Camp was converted from a noon and tours of the campus.
wilderness program to a summer camping program, We hope you will attend this event. Feel free to bring a There are 411 cities and 67 counties in the state
serving hundreds of dependent, neglected and troubled friend or neighbor who would like to learn more about our of Florida. The Villages’ population is larger
youth. The camping experience is designed to give boys life-changing work at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. than 93.4% of the municipalities in Florida (28th
and girls a wholesome, loving, educational and carefree Please call Barbara at 352-447-2259 by Friday, March 4 largest of 411). At buildout, The Villages will be
atmosphere in a natural setting where they can be to let us know if you will be able to join us and how many 14th largest municipality in Florida. The Villages
themselves and learn to deal with some of their problems. will be in your party. population is also larger than 31 of the 67 counties
Boys and girls from all over Florida attend summer The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. is in Florida.
camp. They interact with camp staff and volunteer law nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, March 2011, Page 7
Sumter County Vote Notes Good Golf
Election Myths vs Facts MYTH: Absentee ballots are only counted when Common Course Etiquette
MYTH: Voters will there is a close race. Play Ready Golf. Ready Golf is a method of
be turned away if they FACT: All absentee ballots are counted if properly play suggested, unless in competition, for speeding
are wearing campaign executed, which includes making sure that the return up play on a course.
apparel. envelope is signed and that the signature matches the Avoid distracting the other players. No one
FACT: “Voters may wear campaign buttons, shirts, voter’s signature on record. should move, talk, stand close to, or directly behind
hats, or any other campaign items when they enter the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the
the polling place to vote; voters may not otherwise MYTH: If a voter owes child support or has ball or making a stroke.
campaign there.” (From the Polling Place Procedures pending warrants against him or her, the police will Please do not step in the putting line of another
Manual incorporated within Rule 1S-2.034, Florida arrest the voter at the polls. player when on the green to prevent indentation in
Administrative Code) So, merely going to the polls FACT: The voter registration rolls at the polls the line of the intended putt.
wearing campaign paraphernalia is OK, but, by have no indicators whether a voter owes child Please lay the flagstick down carefully so no
statute (s. 102.031(4), Florida Statutes), one cannot support or has outstanding warrants against him or damage is made to the putting green.
solicit voters within 100 foot of the entrance to any her. Furthermore, law enforcement personnel are not Players should play without delay in the interest
polling place. allowed in the polling place without the permission of all golfers on the course. When the play of a hole
of the election board, so ordinarily there will not be has been completed, players should immediately
MYTH: The address on the driver license must any law enforcement personnel in the polling place leave the putting green.
match the address in the voter registration record in to identify a voter who may have outstanding child Please never play a ball from the yard of a
order to be able to vote. support payments due or warrants against him or her. resident. It is also appropriate to report any damage
FACT: The address on the driver license does not of private property to the homeowner. We ask
need to match the address in the voter registration MYTH: If the voter is homeless and has no legal that you never retrieve your ball from a resident’s
record. If you have moved and haven’t changed your residence, the voter may not vote. property.
driver license to reflect your new address, that’s okay. FACT: State registration laws may not Playing is strictly prohibited beyond the property
What is important is that you vote in the precinct discriminate against the homeless in voter line of our resident homes, even if not designated
where you currently live, no matter what your driver registration as long as the homeless applicant for by white Out-of-Bounds stakes.
license says. voter registration intends to remain in a locale and Please limit practice to designated areas. Visit
has either a place where he can receive messages or one of the practice greens or golf ranges in The
MYTH: If your house is under foreclosure, you an effective mailing address. The homeless person Villages to work on your game.
will not be able to vote. will vote in the precinct where the applicant receives Practice is prohibited on the golf course.
FACT: A foreclosure notice does not necessarily messages (e.g., rescue mission) or the precinct in Please avoid playing more than one ball on any
mean that a person no longer resides in the home, which the applicant‘s effective mailing address is hole.
as people often remain in the home after foreclosure located. Please use receptacles provided for trash and do
begins and are sometimes able to refinance the home. QUOTE FOR THE MONTH: Be the change not discard cigarette butts on the course.
Voters whose homes have been foreclosed but who you want to see in the world. (Gandhi) Remember – Leave the course better than you
remain in their homes may continue to vote in their found it!
assigned precinct. Voters who have physically moved Karen S. Krauss, Supervisor of Elections
from their foreclosed residence with no intention of Sumter County Erik Greulach
returning to that address as their residence may still
vote, but should provide a change of address to the
supervisor of elections. You must vote in your correct
precinct.
Maintenance Tips from Home Warranty
MYTH: If you are Florida college student, you
have to change your permanent residence to your
S important maintenance items to keep in mind. The
pring time is here and with that the beautiful Florida weather.
college address. While I love most everything about living in Florida, one of my manufacturer recommends cleaning with just warm
FACT: If a college student registers with a legal least favorite things is the Pollen that seems to coat everything water and a cloth. Do not use items that can leave
residence in a Florida county, then no further proof of - your cars, your home and everything in between. This can keep us any residue on the door. The door has a top coat that
residency is required, regardless of where the college busy trying to keep our home looking nice. can dry and crack when exposed to Florida weather.
student’s parents reside or whether the student intends A couple of things to keep in mind when cleaning Watch this closely and apply additional top coats
to move back to where the parents are located. the exterior of your home. Be careful with pressure when necessary, which may be needed annually. If
washers. While these work nicely as they wash the door is exposed to direct sunlight through a good
MYTH: Provisional ballots are only counted away the dirt and mildew they can also force water portion of the day additional top coats may be needed
when there is a close race. into areas of the home that may cause damage. Never more often.
FACT: A provisional ballot is always counted use high pressure washers around your exterior Painted exterior doors can be cleaned the same
when the voter is shown to be registered and eligible, doors, windows, soffit or other openings around your way with warm water and a cloth. Repainting your
regardless of the closeness of the outcome of the home. Consider low or no pressure cleaning services. doors depends on the fading of the paint, as darker
election. A person who votes provisionally simply Some have nice “Green” citrus cleansers that are colors may fade more rapidly then lighter colors.
because he or she forgot ID at the polls will not have environmentally friendly and work great. Never Doors exposed to direct sunlight will fade quicker
to do anything else. If the signatures on that ballot use bleach as this can cause your paint, siding and and require repainting more often. Again the less
certificate and the voter roll matches, the provisional exterior fixtures to fade or even cause damage. cleaning agents used to clean the door the more time
ballot is counted. Staining exterior fiberglass doors to look you may get before it necessitates repainting the door.
like wood has become very popular. While this
can make for a nice look there are some very Maintenance continued on page 15
Page 8, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
Tamarind Grove (above) and St. James Neighborhood Recreation Centers opened in February, in-
The Villages Homeowners Association Board of Directors conducted a workshop in February to establish
creasing the total of swimming pools in The Villages to 57. Sterling Heights Recreation Center
2011-12 Goals and Objectives in preparation for the Spring VHA Presidents Forum, in which VHA Past Presi-
opens later this year to complete all recreation facilities in The Villages north of CR466A.
dents participate.
Villages S
Featured Golf Cart of the Month
The ladies from Way Way Way Off Broadway Players promoting next month’s production of Don’t
Stop the Music, welcomed new residents at VHA’s February Newcomer Orientation at Colony Cottage
Regional Recreation Center.
Joe Terranova of Hadley Village enjoys taking “Log
in his replica Peterbilt golf cart. Joe is a corvette ma
pass up this 6-wheeler semi and always draws a cro
ers around The Square.
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, March 2011, Page 9
The Villages Mystery Pic
Cyclists are navi-gating the gate changes as arm lengths are being adjusted in The Villages to new
standards. Watch the DistrictGov.org website for updates on the changes.
The Brinson-Perry House
Constructed about 1885 with additions added
several times over the years, the Brinson-Perry
Snapshots house was located on CR 466 in The Villages. When
CR466 was reconstructed to a four lane road the
house had to be either destroyed or relocated. In
order to preserve the historic structure and return
it to its turn of the century appearance, the house
was moved approximately four miles southeast to a
visually prominent position, adjacent to a new fire
station on Odell Circle on Buena Vista Boulevard.
First of Creekside Medical Center buildings at Lake Sumter Landing are preparing for continued
expansion of medical services mushrooming in The Villages. Up to 15 buildings and about 80,000
square feet of new medical support services are coming soon.
gan” for cruises
an but couldn’t
owd of admir-
The proposed site of the second hospital (red marker lower left)
adjacent Brownwood Town Square on CR44 is about 10 miles from
the Leesburg Regional Hospital (red marker on lower right) and
about 9 miles from The Villages Health System (red upper marker).
Page 10, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
SWFWMD Report mystery out of fertilizing. The campaign focuses on
these Florida-Friendly Fertilizing tips:
Take the mystery out of fertilizing your lawn 4 Use slow-release fertilizers.
4 Always follow package directions.
D fertilizer for their soil type, how much to apply or 4 Don’t fertilize before a heavy rain.
id you know that too much fertilizer
can cause cinch bugs and thatch how much water is needed to water-in the fertilizer. 4 Fertilize only when needed and only when grass is
buildup in your lawn, and it can get As a result, recent studies have shown that rising actively growing.
washed away and pollute nearby lakes, nitrate levels in many local
rivers and springs? springs and water bodies can The District has also
But let’s be honest. How many of us really know be traced to fertilizer. Nitrate created a series of tools to
how to properly fertilize our lawns? In fact, very few is a form of nitrogen that is help residents learn to apply
people actually know when to fertilize, how much to found in inorganic fertilizers. fertilizers appropriately. By
buy, how to read a fertilizer label and select the right When fertilizer is needed visiting WaterMatters.org/
and applied correctly, the fertilizing, residents can get
lawn absorbs the nitrogen. step-by-step instructions
However, fertilizers applied improperly can run right on fertilizing appropriately as well as watch a
March off lawns and into local lakes, rivers and springs,
causing algae and threatening the plants and animals
series of corresponding how-to videos. Residents
can also order the free 15-page “Do-It-Yourself
Meetings Notice that depend on clean water for survival.
Thankfully, the Southwest Florida Water
Guide to Florida-Friendly Fertilizing” for additional
information.
AAC Meeting Management District recently launched the “Florida- By following these Florida-Friendly Fertilizing
Wednesday, March 9th, 1:30 p.m. Friendly Fertilizing” campaign to help take the tips, you’ll not only take the mystery out of
Savannah Center fertilizing, but you’ll have a healthy lawn and healthy
water.
CDD Districts 1 through 4 Board Meeting Doug Tharp is a member of the Southwest Florida
Friday, March 11th Water Management District Governing Board and
District 1, 8:00 a.m; District 2, 9:30 a.m. also serves as co-chair of the District’s Withlacoochee
District 3,11:00 a.m.; District 4, 1:30 p.m. River Basin Board.
District Office, 1894 Laurel Manor Drive
By Doug Tharp
CDD Districts 5 through 8 Board Meeting
Friday, March 18
District 5, 8:00 a.m.; District 6, 9:30 a.m.
District 7, 11:00 a.m.; District 8, 1:30 p.m.
District Office, 1894 Laurel Manor Drive
Miles for MOFFITT
VCCDD and SLCDD
Thursday, March 17 WIN A NEW BIG WHEEL COLUMBIA PARCAR
VCCDD, 8:30 a.m.; SLCDD, 10:00 a.m.
District Office, 1894 Laurel Manor Drive
T
Budget Workshops he Moffitt Center in The Villages and
District Office, 1894 Laurel Manor Drive Columbia ParCar would like for you
to guess on how many miles to the
Amenity Authority Committee nearest tenth that a ParCar Golf Cart will
March 2, 1:30 PM go on a typical day in The Villages. The
District 1, 8:00 a.m; District 2, 9:30 a.m. closest estimate with the highest dollar
District 3,11:00 a.m.; District 4, 1:30 p.m. amount pledged, wins a new $11,395 Big Wheel Columbia ParCar
March 7, 2011
District 5, 8:00 a.m.; District 6, 9:30 a.m. By the Numbers Answers: Golf Cart.
District 7, 11:00 a.m Drive Day is April 9th with another $35,000 in
March 21, 2011 1. There are 57 recreation centers in The prizes by random drawings going to contributors
Villages – 8 Regional, 18 Village, and 31 on the day of the drive. 100% of pledges and
Golf Cart Safety Clinic Neighborhood Recreation Centers. contributions go to the Moffitt Cancer Center in
Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m. 2. There are 57 recreation swimming pools The Villages.
Savannah Regional Recreation Center – 7 “resident only” sport pools, 17 family
pools, and 33 adult pools. (There are also
Good Golf School 8 country club swimming pools). Pledge sheets available at these locations:
Thursday, March 17, 9 a.m. 3. There are 4 fitness clubs in The Villages
(1st and 3rd Thursdays through April) – Mulberry Grove, Laurel Manor, Colony 1. All CITIZENS FIRST BANKS
Colony Cottage Regional Recreation Center Cottage, and SeaBreeze. 2. MOFFITT CANCER CENTER Office at Lake
4. There are three dog parks in The Villages Sumter Landing
Newcomer Orientation – Paradise Dog Park, Mulberry Dog Park, 3. VENDOR NIGHT at the SQUAREs next to the
Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m. and (opening this month) Brinson-Perry MOFFITT TENT
Colony Cottage Recreation Center Dog Park. 4. Both COLUMBIA PARCAR LOCATIONS
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, March 2011, Page 11
VHA Interview with TVHS CEO on Moffitt
T
he Moffitt Can-
Center. TrueBeam technology is Varian’s latest linear The Voice: Is it true that patients no longer have
cer Center com-
accelerator and the one that will be supported going to go to Tampa to receive care at The Moffitt Cancer?
ing to The Vil-
into the future. Hawkins: For the most part that is true. There
lages remains a very
will be some highly technical procedures that should
high interest item
The Voice: Will all of the equipment in The Hawkins continued on page 15
among Villagers and
Villages Cancer Center be owned by The Villages
Villagers still have
Health System or will some of it be owned by the
Moffitt Myths
lots of questions as
Moffitt Cancer Center?
Moffitt comes closer
Hawkins: All of the equipment located in The
and closer to reality.
Villages Cancer Center will be purchased and owned Myth: The list price of a Varian TrueBeam
Consequently, the
by The Villages Health System. Linear Accelerator is about $4.6 million and The
VHA took Villag-
Villages Health System Foundation is raising
ers’ most frequently
The Voice: Will the Moffitt Cancer Center provide $6.3 million for equipment that includes either a
asked questions
the medical oncologists to The Villages Cancer different machine or the wrong amount of money.
about Moffitt to
Center? Fact: The Villages Health System Foundation
The Villages Health System CEO Tim Hawkins (left) The Villages Health Hawkins: No. The medical oncologists present in brochure lists ten equipments for the new Moffitt
clarifies Moffitt Cancer Center issues for Villagers with System CEO Tim The Villages Cancer Center will be the local medical Cancer Center in The Villages. The linear
Hawkins for the an-
VHA President Don Hahnfeldt. oncologists that we have currently in our community. accelerator listed is the basic unit at a cost of
swers about equip-
The Moffitt Cancer Center will provide the radiation $2.4 million. Three of the other ten equipments
ment, staffing and the partnership with the Moffitt Cancer Center and
oncologists, physicists and the dosimetrists necessary are options that go with the linear accelerator
Research Institute.
to operate the radiation therapy program at The including on-board imaging at $500,000, Multileaf
The Voice: Will The Villages Cancer Center Villages Cancer Center. They will provide these Collimator at $450,000, and an accelerator patient
have Varian TrueBeam technology for a linear services under contract to The Villages Cancer Center positioning couch at $125,000. The cost total for
accelerator? and The Villages Health System. The Villages the Varian TrueBeam with options is less than
Hawkins: Absolutely. The latest Varian linear medical oncologists will have full access to their the list price because The Villages Health System
accelerator will be acquired for The Villages Cancer counterparts in Tampa as well as access to Moffitt negotiated a better price.
clinical trials. Fact: The Villages Health System Foundation’s
list of ten pieces of equipment was reduced to nine
The Voice: Will the Moffitt and the original fund-raising goal of $6.3 million
Cancer Center in Tampa profit dropped to $4.8 million when the Central Florida
from The Villages Cancer Health Alliance partnered with Lake Medical
Center? Imagining. LMI’s Positron Emission Tomography/
Hawkins: No. All of the CT Advanced Imaging Unit fulfilled this Moffitt
technical fees associated with imaging requirement and TVHS saved the $1.5
The Villages Cancer Center be million in imaging equipment.
billed by The Villages Health
System and retained for normal Myth: The purchase of a TrueBeam linear
operating expenses. The accelerator for the Moffitt Cancer Center in The
Moffitt Cancer Center will bill Villages is a duplication of equipment already
for the professional services available in the area and appropriate for use by a
provided by their radiation small fraction of cancer patients.
oncology physicians and will Fact: TrueBeam is the newest generation linear
not participate in the technical accelerator, just recently available by Varian. The
fees. Moffitt Cancer Center at Tampa has contracted
with Varian to purchase five TrueBeams and the
The Voice: Will all of the Moffitt’s in The Villages and Leesburg each
employees in The Villages ordered TrueBeams because of the TrueBeam
Health System Cancer System system’s radically different approach to treating
work for Moffitt? cancer with image-guided radiotherapy to target
Hawkins: No. All of the tumors with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
employees with the exception TrueBeam delivers treatments more quickly while
of the radiation oncologist, monitoring and compensating for tumor motion
physicists and dosimetrists will for the treatment of lung, breast, prostate, head
be The Villages Health System and neck and other cancers. A standard intensity-
employees. All of the nursing modulated treatment that would typically take
personnel, technicians, infusion ten minutes can be completed in less than two
center staff, clerical, billing, minutes. Complex radiosurgery that typically takes
cancer navigator, dieticians, 40 minutes to an hour can be completed in just
social workers and other five to 20 minutes. A TrueBeam can do what an
support staff will be employees older Varian can not do. Therefore a TrueBeam is
of The Villages Health System. appropriate for treatment of all radiation therapy
patients.
Page 12, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
VHA Member Benefits*
All offers require VHA membership card presented at time of sale. —NO REFUNDS AFTER SALE— *One benefit offer per family membership.
24 Hr. Cart Club, InC. boulEvard tIrE CEntEr Fort knox SElF StoragE & truCk rEntal
352-330-1911 418 S. Hwy. 27/441, Lady Lake 13634 U.S. Hwy. 441 – Lady Lake
www.24hrcartclub.com 352-430-2380 352-750-4647
$10 Off Premium Membership 10% Discount on any Brake Service over $100 Rent a 5x5x10 Standard Unit,
$5 Off Basic Membership bravo pIzza Get the Second Month for $1.00
Valid on initial sign-up only. 1080 Lake Sumter Landing Valid on new contracts only.
aaa auto Club SoutH 352-430-2394, 2395, 2396 gator’S doCkSIdE
1107 West North Blvd. Suite M, Leesburg 10% Off Dine In & Take Out Whole Meal 10% Discount on Total Bill with VHA card
1-888-625-3855 Not valid with any other offer. 1004 Main Street,The Villages, FL 32159
Save on New Membership with AAA Auto Club – Primary Member saves CaptaIn mIkE’S lazy rIvEr CruISES 352-430-1377
$5.00 when joining. On the Withlacoochee River golF uSa
Save when adding new family member to membership. Southwest of Ocala on Hwy. 200 just in 1162 Main Street - Spanish Springs
All new family members are 50% off regular price. Back of Stumpknocker’s Restaurant The Villages, FL 32162
Only $15.00 each for Classic and $26.00 each for Plus membership!! Call for Reservations, 352-637-2726 753-4847
a&C ExtErIorS www.lazyrivercruises.com Free small range basket of balls to be used at Tree Top Golf
120 N. US Highway 27/441, Lady Lake $2 Off Any Person, 2-Hour Tour Only with purchase of $25 or more at the Main Street Store.
352-753-3322 CHICk-FIl-a oF tHE vIllagES golF uSa
Landscaping, Pavers, Lawn Service and House Pressure Washing 7330 U.S. Hwy. 441 – Rolling Acres Plaza Lighted Driving Range & Miniature Golf
10% Off any Service. 352-430-0223 698 W. Lady Lake Blvd. – Lady Lake
all anImal trappIng SvC. InC. Buy any Breakfast Meal and Receive One Free Chicken Biscuit. 352-259-2313
“FlorIda WIldlIFE CommISSIon pErmIttEd” CICI’S pIzza Mondays: $1.00 Off 18-Hole Round
352-245-0193 Office 243 Colony Boulevard of Miniature Golf
352-299-5675 Cell The Villages Fridays: $1.00 Off Large Range Basket (120 Balls)
15% Discount 352-259-5508 See our special offer in the
10% Discount For All Follow-Up Service. FREE nonalcoholic drink with purchase of pizza buffet. Tree Tops Golf Shop and Golf USA listings.
Must show VHA ID card to get offer. gotta gEt your namE on!
all CuStom ConCrEtE & CurbS, InC.
352-671-1514 ComFort SuItES Custom Embroidery and Monogramming
allcustomcurbs@aol.com 1202 Avenida Central 5% off Club Shirts, Logos and Monogramming
10% Off Concrete Landscape Curbing 352-259-6578 Karen D. Andrews
& Decorative Concrete Overlays Special Rates: May 1, 2010 — October 31, 2010 — $71.00 352-391-9333 Phone and Fax
Call for free estimates. November 1, 2010 — April 1, 2011 — $99.00 HEarIng aIdS From dIgItal HEarIng SyStEmS
Not valid on Leesburg Weekend. 347 Colony Blvd. - The Villages
all tHIngS FInE Call in Advance for reservations.
1171 Main Street – Spanish Springs 352-259-8824
CozCo HandCraFtS 420 Corley Rd. Leesburg, FL
352-259-7384 1121 Main Street – Spanish Springs
10% Discount on Tuesdays 352-315-9960
352-430-0386 BUY ONE (1) package premium batteries,
Excludes sale items and not valid with any other offer. 10% Off – Excludes Sale Items. get 2nd one free-per visit.
ardEn’S FInE JEWElry CuStom apparEl and gIFtS
1060 Canal Street – Lake Sumter Landing HaagEn dazS
920 Bichara Blvd. 1001 Lake Shore Drive – Lake Sumter Landing
352-751-6613 The Villages, 32159
50% Off Jewelry Appraisal on One Item 352-751-0261
352-750-1600 10% Discount
Offer limited to one item per household. 10% off one (1) purchase of $25 or more. H & r bloCk
a SpECIal day gIFt SHop And 15% off one (1) purchase of $50 or more. 208 S. Hwy. 27/441 – Lady Lake, 352-750-3669
3535 Wedgewood Lane – Southern Trace dry ClEan CIty 17860 SE 109th Ave. – Summerfield, 352-347-6736
352-259-7270 13745 Highway 441 - Lady Lake 4085 Wedgewood Lane – The Villages,
10% Off Your Purchase Excludes Pandora Jewelry. $5.00 discount off $30 Dry Cleaning or Laundry 352-205-8340
baby bundlES on tHE go Must present membership card for discount. $25 Off Tax Preparation. Valid at these offices only.
352-406-4754 EdIblE arrangEmEntS ISland ImagES
babybundlesonthego@embarqmail.com 11962 County Road 101 – Palm Ridge Plaza 1112 Main Street – Spanish Springs
10% Discount on Crib Rental 352-391-1334 352-259-7623
bamboo bIStro – aSIan FuSIon $4.00 Off Purchases Valid on orders over $25.00. 10% Discount on Mondays. Excludes sales items.
700 N.US Hwy 441 FIESta grandE - mExICan grIllE ISlandS oF bEauty
Lady Lake, FL 32159 297 Colony Blvd 10889 N.US Hwy 301
352-750-9998 The Villages,FL 32162 Oxford, FL 34484
One Free House Wine, Domestic Beer, Small hot sake or 352-751-0400 352-748-2251
Tea with purchase of a meal. A medium soft drink with purchase of an entree. $5.00 discount any Chemical Treatment
One per visit with VHA Membership Card.
FIrEHouSE SubS JErSEy mIkE’S SubS
Not valid with other offers or specials
13757 U.S. Hwy. 441 - Lady Lake 674 N. US Highway 27/441
352-430-3870 Lady Lake, Florida 32159
Free Cookie with Purchase of Medium or Large Sub (352) 259-5100
Not valid with any other offer. One benefit per member. 10% off entire order
Must present VHA membership card to receive offer.
Join the VHA today. Help the VHA help you!
The Partners Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors as to the suitability for partnering with commercial enterprises.
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, March 2011, Page 13
JoHnny roCkEtS SHang HaI – CHInESE Food takE out vIC’S EmbErS
976 Old Mill Run – Lake Sumter Landing 8744 SE 165th Mulberry Lane 7940 Hwy. 441, Leesburg
352-259-0051 The Villages, Florida 352-728-8989
10% Off Meal 10% discount on total bill with VHA Membership Card Complimentary after-dinner cocktail or dessert for each
kIlWIn’S CHoColatE and ICE CrEam SHErWIn WIllIamS StorE person in the party.
1108 Main Street – Spanish Springs 10936 Highway 301 Not valid when transportation is provided by Vic’s Bus.
352-430-3600 Oxford, FL 34484 Must present VHA Member card.
Buy one slice of fudge, get the second slice free. 352-748-3352 vICtorIa’S EStatE JEWElry
One offer per family membership. 15% off all regular prices (Not including sale prices) 1106 Main Street – Spanish Springs
Proof of VHA membership required. 352-751-3386
tHE kIngS gallEry 50% Off Jewelry Appraisal on One Item
1110 Main Street – Spanish Springs SonIC drIvE-In
11211 SE 178 Pl. – Walmart Shopping Center Offer limited to one item per household.
352-259-6998
25% Off Framing on Wednesdays 352-347-2860 vIllagE boWlIng llC
Does not apply to sale prices. Tuesday Nights: 5 Single Patty Burgers for $5 FIESta boWl
after 5 p.m. Add-ons at extra charge.
lakE County prEmIEr boat tourS Wednesday Nights: 1/2 Price Single Patty Burgers
890 Avenida Central – 352-753-2747
Route 441 at Ruby Street SpanISH SprIngS lanES
99¢ Single Topping Sundaes
“Wooden Park” Tavares, Florida 997 Alverez Avenue – 352-750-9440
Historic Lakeside Inn – Mt. Dora Valid at the Summerfield location only.
$1.00 OFF a game of open bowling for entire visit.
All 15% discount SunSHInE CEntral vaCuum SyStEmS, InC.
Please call 352-434-8040 or 866-269-6584 13624 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 Summerfield vIllagES Car WaSH and lubE
352-307-6581 Bichara Blvd. – La Plaza Grande Center
moE’S SoutHWESt grIll 352-753-1306
U.S. Hwy. 441 South – Rolling Acres Plaza $300 OFF a new system with VHA Membership.
$1.00 Off the Regular Price of a Silver or
352-430-3610 tHE rEd door Gold Wash Package.
Buy one entree - get one free with purchase of 207 S. Main St. (Hwy 301)
two beverages every Saturday. Wildwood, FL 34788 vIllagES golF SHop
Not valid with any other offer. 352-748-2044 704 N.Highway 441/27- Lady Lake
One benefit offer per family membership. 10% Off Iron Benches. $5.00 Discount On Any Purchase Over $25.
(EXCLUDES Golf Balls)
nantuCkEt bay tHE Solar guyS
1008 Canal Street – Lake Sumter Landing “Solatube”- Tubular Skylight vIllagE grapHICS
352-753-4161 352-307-7077 - Call for free estimate Steve Mosher, Market Square
10% Off Every Wednesday 5% OFF regular price for members. Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Must show proof of VHA Membership at time of sale. 352-409-6853
old tymE SakE Purchase a lamp post sign for your home, receive a 50% discount on
10889 N. US HWY 301 tHE upS StorE custom license plate.
Oxford, FL 33484 1576 Bella Cruz Dr.
352-748-0021 The Villages, 352-753-8000 WHolE EartH pEt Supply
$5.00 discount with $25.00 Purchase 5% discount UPS shipping. 1556 Bella Cruz Dr.
15 % discount on purchase of boxes and packaging with VHA Lady Lake, FL 32159
panda ExprESS membership card. 352-391-5806
869 North Hwy. 27/441 - Home Depot Plaza 10% discount all pet supplies(not including discounted items)
352-751-2507 tIrE CHoICE total Car CarE
10% Off - Not valid with other coupons or specials. 45 LaGrande Boulevard
The Villages, 352-391-6488
pauly’S pIzzErIaS 10% Discount on any service with VHA Membership Card.
986 Alverez Avenue – Spanish Springs - 352-750-6296
Large one-topping pizza and garlic knots for $12.25 trEE topS golF
Must show VHA Membership Card. 698 W. Lady Lake Blvd.
Lady Lake, FL 32159
paWS For a momEnt 352-259-2313
11962 County Road 101- Palm Ridge Plaza
Mondays: $2.00 off 18-hole Round Miniature Golf at
352-259-7616
Live Oaks Miniature Golf
10% Off any Regular-Priced Item
Fridays: $2.00 off Large Range Basket (120 balls)
Not valid on sale or food items.
trI County pool & Spa The VHA welcomes Tire Choice at 45 La Grande
plaza JEWElErS 2468 Hwy. 441/27 Fruitland Park Boulevard as its newest partner offering a 10%
16770 S. U.S. Hwy. 441, Summerfield
352-326-0600 discount to VHA members. The Tire Choice at La
352-307-3846
10% off all Pool & Spa Chemicals Plaza Grande is The Tire Choice’s 31st location in
20 to 40% Savings Off the Already Low Retail Price
$200 Discount on any new Cal Spa Hot Tubs Florida and the second in The Villages.
& All Watch Batteries $4.00.
tuSCany day Spa
rEaSonablE ElEganCE gIFtS and aCCESSorIES 1082 Canal St. - Sumter Landing
11962 County Road 101 Suite 104
352-350-2401
352-205-8355 VHA Officers, Directors and
10% OFF Any Service with VHA Membership.
10% off total order.
undErglaSS 3m prEStIgE & ultra WIndoW FIlmS Representatives are unpaid,
SCHWan’S HomE SErvICE, InC.
www.schwans.com
330 Hwy. 441/27 Lady Lake. volunteer Villagers dedicated to
352-753-5267
352-245-2480
Free Windshield Strip-3M or 10% OFF any 3M Film, Home or Auto. supporting you and the
Free Half-gallon of Ice Cream with VHA Mission.
Your First Order.
The Partners Committee is presently soliciting new members. If you have a business to recommend, contact Mary Nowak at 750-5313 or mnowak@embarqmail.com.
Page 14, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
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.
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.
Lake County Region Hacienda - North
Elmer Starrett -------------------750-4141
San Leandro Villas
Donald & Lu Bowen -------------259-2155
Bromley Villas
Allan Wadman-------------------259-0908
Mount Vernon Villas
Village of Lynnhaven
Country Club Hills Richard O’Malley ----------------750-5398 Village of Santo Domingo Sherwood East Villas Barbara Urbanski ----------------753-2663
Ray Leggiero --------------------751-0221 Hacienda - South Lois Guntle ----------------------753-9014 Sherwood West Villas Rod South -----------------------751-7547
Steve Macejak -------------------751-3023 Juliette Testa --------------------753-3350 John & Elaine Blum -------------259-3592 Village of Piedmont Collington Villas
Orange Blossom Gardens Hacienda - West John & Anita Land---------------751-2535 Irwin & Charlotte Newman -----753-4684 Terry Welsh ----------------------205-8400
Silver Lake Ed Martin ------------------------753-8523 Vera Cruz Villas Ray & Kay Glessner --------------751-0701 Southern Oaks Villas
Larry and Anita Troutner --------259-3630 Village of Palo Alto Villa de la Ramona Chadwick Villas Swainwood Villas
Neil and Mary Kastor ------------561-4522 Jerry Coomans-------------------259-3540 Villa Santo Domingo Waverly Villas Village of Poinciana
Village of Del Mar Tierra Grande Villas Village of Belle Aire Village of Springdale Philip & Davida Seindenberg ---750-3152
Hacienda Villas Villa La Paloma Alexandra Villas Bob Thatcher --------------------259-2083 Lawrence & Sherry Recla--------430-1114
Dennis Williams -----------------750-0063 Stephen Beaulieu ---------------753-9181 Tom and Berta Crawford--------259-6104 Sunnyside Villas Bailey Ridge Villas
Chula Vista Villas Delores Staub -------------------259-1097 Cottages of Summerchase Fairlawn Villas Lime Grove Villas
Judy Glasel ----------------------430-9707 Tierra del Sol - North St. Simon Villas Pinecrest Villas Thom & Betty Anne Horning ---751-7034
Myra Reff ------------------------750-1650 Robert Eisenhauer --------------259-1485 Doug & Nancy McKernan -------753-9086 Royal Oak at Springdale Mount Pleasant Villas
Courtyard Villas Tierra del Sol - South Valdosta Villas Carolyn Willette -----------------408-0390 Sullivan Villas
Village of El Cortez Louis & Mary Guiliano-----------753-7306 David Dingee -------------------259-4364 Village of Woodbury Thomas Davis---------------612-201-2240
Peggy Harrison ------------------750-0186 Village of Rio Grande Glenbrook-East Jim Murphy----------------------259-1581 Village of Sunset Pointe
Village of La Reynalda Rio Grande No. 1 Joel Prather----------------------753-8537 Ivystone Villas William & Maria Satterfield -----430-2301
Judy Mix ------------------------ 751-0610 Bob & Faye Fountain ------------750-0677 Sunbury of Glenbrook Donna Schaeffer-----------------753-1897 Hickory Grove Villas
Alice Burnette -------------------430-0691 Rio Grande No. 2 Village of Polo Ridge Joan Sullivan --------------------430-0755
Village of La Zamora Nick & Joan Martucci ------------753-7516 Doug & Claudette Tharp --------750-1760 Regions 5 & 8 Village of Winifred
Mario & Lillian Campagnola ----751-0512 Clyde Kemper -------------------750-0537 John Sullivan -------------------750-6175 Chuck & Nancy Wildzunas ------753-3703
De Laguna Villas Villa Berea Village of Ashland Latrobe Villas
Village of Mira Mesa Robert & Janice Blakeley --------750-2917 Thomas & Judy Schuler ---------751-4440
David & Laura Koss --------------750-3813 Beverly Ament ------------------750-3080 Gail Donofrio--------------------259-7435
De La Mesa Villas Nacthez Villas Bellamy Villas
Villas of Spanish Springs
Sid Kingry -----------------------586-7941 Sandi Andrews ------------------750-6570 Village of Summerhill Ruth Ferguson -------------------205-7128 Regions 6 & 7
Rio Grande Villas Ray Schwartz ------------------- 751-3048 Clayton Villas
Village of Valle Verde Jasper Villas Village of Virginia Trace
Vista Sonoma Villas Milly Adams ---------------------753-5608 Ron Kershner --------------------753-9629
San Pedro Villas Amelia Villas Walter & Janice Martin----------205-7099 Russ D’Emidio -------------------750-4486
Otto and Janet Voettiner --------753-4278 Rainey Villas Gail Hood ------------------------750-1578
Vista Lago Villas Village of Rio Ponderosa George & Barbara Rogers -------751-4159
Charlie & Kathy Porter ----------259-8196 Fernandina Villas Village of Belvedere Virginia Vine Villas
Linda Pelletier -------------------259-0229 Felice Maurer --------------------259-7647 Stillwater Villas
Patio Villas Village of Briar Meadow
VHA North Region Carl Bell--------------------------750-1251 Briar Meadow East Phyllis Kravitz -------------------750-1878 Ralph & Elsie Pasquino ----------259-3976
Arlington Villas Richmond Villas
Village of Rio Ranchero Barbara Fielitz -------------------751-2626
Freedom Pointe Howard Keppler -----------------750-4742 Briar Meadow North Jerry & Carol Knoll---------------391-5002 Gary Rosenhouse ----------------430-1959
Ellen Salter ----------------------753-0630 Carey Scully----------------------753-1434 Briar Meadow South Belmont Villas Village of Tall Trees
Hickory Hammock Valdez Villas Andy Sindt-----------------------350-6128 Cherry Hill Villas Sylvia Mongolier ----------------430-0070
Village de La Vista Birchbrook Villas Hialeah Villas Larry Peterson -------------------751-3979
Rhea & Harold Feinberg ---------259-5966 Dean & Joan Barner -------------751-5725 Cherry Vale Villas
De La Vista - East Village of Alhambra Forsyth Villas
Dwight Brockway ---------------259-7341 Kay Mutty -----------------------753-0932 Village of Bonnybrook Oak Bend Villas
Alhambra - East Gail Burgess ---------------------750-1371 Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter
Elsa Goyma ----------------------750-4842 Art & Alice Terrill ----------------259-1691 Greenbriar Villas
De La Vista - North Legacy Villas Broyhill Villas Bill Hawkins ---------------------350-2598
Alhambra - West Clifton Villas Village of Bridgeport at Miona Shores
Earl Cherubini -------------------753-3123 John & Kathy Cayer--------------259-3059 Sally Yurich ----------------------259-2877
Leonard Koss --------------------753-0886 Janice Danahy --------------302-922-0201 Ezell Villas Irv Markley ----------------------259-4684
Villa De Leon Ray & Pat Adams ----------------751-6966 Village of Caroline
De La Vista - West John & Judy Trongon ------------750-0954 Mayfield Villas
Paul & Jeanne Greene -----------750-5095 Art Rowe ------------------------205-7661 Heritage Villas Renee Coster --------------------430-1965
Villa Del Canto Inglewood Villas Linda Grant ----------------------753-3794
De La Vista Villas - North Ed & Rae Nowe ------------------259-1488 Quail Ridge Villas
Joy Tolan -------------------------750-5368 Village of Harmeswood of Belle Aire Donna Hagenbuch --------------259-2945 Village of Bridgeport at Lake Miona Elizabeth Villas
De La Vista Villas - South Village of Calumet Grove Karen & Hans Thiemann --------259-7288 Roger & Judith Curth ------------753-9704
Joy Tolan ---------------------------------750-5368 Barry & Ginny Evans-------------259-2271 Herb Gantz ----------------------751-3976 Village of Liberty Park Katherine Villas
De Allende Village of Santiago Thomas Simone -----------------205-8155 Kaylee Villas
Ken & Dotty Mathieu ------------259-2704 Ashleigh Villas
San Antonio Villas Cameron Villas Dave Laspesa --------------------552-5263 Audrey & Mort Solitare----------753-2387
Al & Cathy Sherman -------------750-3795 Jo Pfent --------------------------259-4512 Roger Kass & Anne Gray---------259-7174 Chesterfield Villas Village of Mallory Square
San Miguel Villas Escandido Villas Eagle Ridge Villas Judy Bonn -----------------------217-0319
Henry & Dotty Cole --------------759-9065 Greenwood Villas
Joyce Fisher----------------------750-2491 Merry Oak Villas Dorothy Bree --------------------753-5429 Natalie Villas
Village of Hacienda Hills Wayne Speicher -----------------259-9934 Karen Grasso --------------------750-6724 Harvey Blakely ------------------350-2052
La Crescenta Villas Morning View Villas
Hacienda - East Village of Chatham Edgefield Villas Emmalee Villas
Bill Calabrese --------------------259-8308 Barbara Welter ------------------259-9531 Julie Ayotte ----------------------350-2087 John Wharton -------------------------- 350-7373
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, March 2011, Page 15
Alexa Villas Oleander Villas Village of Bonita Seneca Villas Oviedo Villas
Bill & Margaret Gottschalk ------350-2405 Jim Neilson ----------------------753-9812 Bill & Janice Gibbons ------------751-4436 Pete DeLair -----------------321-288-5618 Village of Pennecamp
Madison Villas Village of Largo Bonita Villas Adriana Villas Valerie Juno ---------------------633-0944
Barbara Garnett -----------------205-4362 Peter Havighorst ----------------391-1288 Patty Colhoun -------------------751-1040 Margaux Villas Elliott Lefkowitz -----------------633-0380
Phyllis Grasso--------------------391-9417 Newport Villas Kenya Villas Gerry & Meryle Bedard----------750-4133 Altamonte Villas
Janeann Villas Village of Duval Sheryl Cohen --------------------751-4448 Mariel Villas Sue Martin ----------------------753-0972
Village of Amelia Russ Bond ---------------------- 753-9164 Village of Hadley Amberjack Villas
Emily Emigh ---------------------391-1695 Rosedale Villas Jim Hipple -----------------------674-9376 Region 8 Azalea Villas
Linda Grzesik --------------------751-1761 John & Chris Coene --------------446-9597 Hillcrest Villas Boxwood Villas
Audrey Villas Allandale Villas Ron McMahon -------------------205-4647 Village of Buttonwood Jacaranda Villas
Joanne York----------------------751-1666 Pat Kennedy ---------------------391-5291 Grovewood Villas Marsha & Robert Rose -----502-689-5474 Kingfisher Villas
Village of Sabal Chase Crestwood Joan Puleo -----------------------259-8007 Hallandale Villas Mangrove Villas
Lois Byers ------------------------350-7125 Double Palms Keystone Villas Arlene Kaplan -------------------753-0482 Charles Gaines -------------------630-9912
Gary Hendricks, Sr. --------------259-2139 Wanda Cooksey -----------------209-9132 Bainbridge Villas Villages of St. Charles
Sara Manduca -------------------751-4639 Holly Hill Village of Hemingway Charley & LeeAnn Reed ---------561-4814
Carlton Villas Sandhill Villas Susan Bieberfeld ----------------391-5066 Hallandale Villas
Tanglewood Villas Gene Carpenter------------------753-6464 Hortensia Villas
Laurie Cooper--------------------638-4308 Carol Pirone & Butch Udell ------753-0982
Mimi Pflug ----------------------430-0443 Hydrangea Villas
Hampton Villas John & Sondra Sommerwill-----391-9094
Donna Thompson ---------------753-1778
The VHA Mission
To preserve and enhance the value of our
VHA
homes and The Villages’ lifestyle.
The VHA support of Villagers by
Newcomers
The VHA Vision ALBANESE, Bob & Robin MACHOL, Bruce R. & Susan T.
means like The Voice publication and ALEXANDER, Ted & Alva MACRI, Dominic V. & Lorettiea N.
To maintain The Villages as the premier distribution and free use of medical ANDERSON, William & Barbara MARINEAU, Richard & Gail
55-plus community in the world - featuring the devices through Helping Hands is BASILE, Joe & JOHNSON, Verena MORRIS, Jan
finest amenities, homes, retail and commercial 100% funded by members’ dues. BEVACQUA, Patricia & John MOTT, Richard K.
businesses, medical and professional services, BLAIR, Roger & Martha MULL, Robert & Kathy
as well as, the best educational, cultural, BLANCHARD, Richard & Phyllis POOLE, Mike & Denise
recreational and entertainment opportunities. BOLAND, Margrit & Andy PUSKAS, Pete & Gaye
VHA Guiding Principles BUCK, Jim & Rebecca ROBERTSON, Don & Judy
CANADA, Julia B. ROBERTSON, Jackie
Maintain as the top priority, the interest of the DE VAN, Cary F. ROBINSON, Terry & Gail
residents on whose behalf the VHA is working. Maintenance continued from page 7 DELEMARRE, John & Theresa ROSENBERGER, Marvin & Jean
Act in the interest of the residents of The DELIZ, Donald & Dianne RUX, Kenneth & Carole
Villages on all issues related to the VHA Remember if you need help with finding qualified DUNCAN, Robert & Marilyn SORENSEN, Bob & Gail
mission. contractors to help with these types of issues or GARLIPP, Thomas & Beverly STAX, William & Jeanne
Enable and encourage constructive other needs, please feel free to contact The Villages GHENT, William & Mary STEELE, Bill & Eileen
communications between The Villages’ Warranty office at 753-6222, or contact us through GOLDMAN, Robert & Alexa STINE, Richard S. & Ruth E.
residents and local government agencies, an e-mail request accessible on www.thevillages.net GRIZZARD, Larry & Julia STUART, Charles & Judy
The Villages’ management, and The Villages’ home page. We are always happy to provide this type HAGAN, Robert A. & Gloria A. SWENSEN, Arne
developer. of information to our homeowners. HAUSINGER, Tim & Diane TAYLOR, Greg & Sandra
Develop a consensus among community I look forward to visiting with you again. HIGGS, Mary Ann TISCHLER, Arlene & Ken
partners on issues that best represent residents’ JUDGE, James & Carole WALKER, Joe & Pam
interests. Dennis Stradinger KESSLER, Herbert J. & WILSON, WEBER, Thomas & Shirley
Be non-partisan yet be a voice for the Home Warranty Manager Barbara J. WILDES, Thomas W. & Carolyn L.
residents on issues affecting the VHA’s mission. KNIGHT, Earl & Lorraine WILEY, Lynda, Lynn & Marvin
Foster growth and progress for a positive LAVOIE, Daniel & Joanne WITTENHAGEN, Mary & James
process of social, cultural, environmental, and LONG, Herbert & Lorna
economic community development.
Seek mutually beneficial partnerships with Hawkins continued from page 11
and among community service organizations.
Conduct open and transparent operations and only be performed in a university setting such as The Hawkins: No. The developer will not have any
administration of the VHA. Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa like bone marrow financial interest in The Villages Cancer Center
Recognize and support constructive efforts transplants. However we expect 95 percent of the what so ever. The developer is building the cancer
by community residents, service groups and patients being treated at The Villages Cancer Center center structure and will be the landlord for all of the
organizations contributing to the VHA mission. to be able to remain at home and be treated at “Their tenants in that building. The Villages Cancer Center
Encourage resident participation in Cancer Center”. All of the Moffitt research protocols will lease the first floor from the developer. The
community affairs, VHA activities, and VHA will be available to both the medical oncologists and developer will not participate in any of the clinical
leadership roles. radiation oncologists at The Villages Cancer Center. revenue sources from The Villages Cancer Center.
Serve the complex and rapidly changing
needs of our unique community. The Voice: Will the developer share in the clinical
revenue from The Villages Cancer Center?
Page 16, March 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
VHA Works with Installer to Resolve HVAC Issue Inaugural VHA
Representatives
O for parts and labor from re-startup following repair
ver the last year an abnormal failure rate of a refrigerant line
was occurring in units in The Villages. Upon investigation by
VHA Reps in Regions 6 and 7, the problem was determined to
for any resident who was previously affected by this
problem. Academy
A
be caused by corrosion of a copper line within a pvc sleeve resulting in Sun Kool is a local contractor who has installed bout 70 VHA Neighborhood Representatives and Directors at-
a loss of refrigerant and subsequent loss of air conditioning. Bill Gott- HVAC units in thousands of homes in The Villages tended a specially designed curriculum modeled after the six-
schalk and John Wharton headed a team to find the root cause and region over the last fifteen years and has been a session District Government Resident’s Academy. The program
provide support and updates to residents affected who were princi- contractor with The Villages for nine years. Sun was streamlined for VHA Reps, who are typically well versed in all
pally patio villas owners. Kool wishes to maintain a reputation for good aspects of The Villages and already able to assist their fellow residents
Working with The Villages Home Warranty, Home products and service and invites Villagers that have with answers to most questions and solving most problems. The
Construction and the three installers, materials were questions or issues with refrigerant lines to contact Academy was designed to give the VHA Reps a better understanding
reviewed, installation methods were investigated Sun Kool at 352-622-1067. of the special purpose government of our Community Development
and manufacturer and inspection requirements were District and the transition process from Developer to Resident. Reps
checked. The three contractors doing installations also gained an appreciation for the complexity and efficiency of the
in The Villages held meetings among themselves District Government operation in managing the $150 million budget
to collectively solve the mysterious failures which of The Villages.
were almost exclusively unique to some patio villas.
The installers determined that they essentially used
identical installation methods and materials, except
that the patio villas used a longer run of copper
tubing uniquely from a 100 foot long coil of tubing.
The Villages and the three HVAC installers all use the
same supplier, Mueller Copper Tubing and Fittings.
The Villages and the three contractors are working
with Mueller to provide more precise installation
specifications and procedures than currently exist, as
well as offering a longer and more comprehensive
warranty for their products. In the meantime, the
principal affected installer, Sun Kool, which installs
HVACs in all of the patio villas (among many others), Brinson-Perry Dog Park located adjacent to the Bonita Boulevard Fire Station District Manager Janet Tutt welcomes VHA Neighborhood Representatives
is extending the refrigerant line set warranty for parts No. 5 off Buena Vista Boulevard opens this month. The property was donated to inaugural VHA Rep Academy and presents overview of District Government
and CDD form of government.
and labor to five years from startup at Sun Kool’s by the developer and Sumter Landing Community Development District fund-
expense. Additionally, Sun Kool has agreed with the ed the improvements for dog owners’ use.
VHA to warranty any repaired refrigerant line sets Most VHA Reps attending the academy had
several years of experience in their roles and all
attended the District Governments Orientation
refresher class as a pre-requisite. As The Villages
enters its final quarter of buildout through 2015,
the VHA views the understanding of the residents’
role in facilities transfer and CDD management
vital to success of The Villages. A VHA top
priority is to strengthen the role of the VHA Rep.
To that end, more emphasis is being placed on the
VHA Representative as the local expert for his/
her neighborhood on The Villages Community
Development Districts’ (CDDs) Government and
Operations. That was the essence of this Rep
Your partners Academy.
use a driver The District Manager and about a dozen District
Staff and Contractors provided the VHA Rep
to tee off on Academy training. VHA Rep Academy Coordinator
every hole on a Russ D’Emidio was impressed by the productive
par 3 executive and efficient flow of information. He believed that
course. attendees left the meeting more knowledgeable in The
Villages and District operations and better equipped
to provide information and support to residents.
The overall cooperation among The VHA and its
partners through programs such as The VHA Rep
District Manager Janet Tutt (l) and Amenity Authority Committeewoman Jo Academy is intended to contribute to The Villages
Weber discuss Silver Lake Recreation Center improvements following the Dis- Lifestyle and enhance the overall experience of
trict Manager’s meeting with Orange Blossom residents and a tour of the rec- by Bill Landis and Elder Gray residents of The Villages.
reation facility. The District Manager is visiting all of the districts at recreation Inspired by Roger Duncan
centers over the next several weeks. The Manager-Resident Meeting schedule the Village of Chatham
is posted on the districtgov.org website.
