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BRICKS4VETS PROGRAM
By Jeffrey Meehan
I am writing this article for Del Tura residents that may not be aware of the Bricks4Vets program. The Del Tura Bricks4Vets program began in December 2020 by Joe and Meg Valentino, both retired Veterans of the US Navy. Their intent was to honor veterans from all branches of the United States Military. Any resident of Del Tura would be given a way to commemorate a family member, friend or themselves with a 4x8 inch reddish brick installed at our beautiful 911 Memorial site. When I took over the program in June 2022, 245 bricks had been installed, and as of this writing the number has grown to a total of 335. In 2024 I was approached by a resident originally from the UK asking me if they could have a brick installed too. So, in June 2024 Military Veterans of the United Kingdom were added to the program. The cost of a brick, with 3 lines and a Military Insignia denoting the branch that was served, is $40.00. If you are interested in purchasing a Commemorative Brick, order forms are available at the Starlight Ballroom on a table to the right as you enter through the doors. You may also see me personally every Tuesday at the coffee social hour in the Starlight Ballroom. My email address is Bricks4veterans@gmail.com
Sincerely, Jeffrey Meehan, 1812 Las Lomas Ct
Board Addresses HOA Long-Term Financial Sustainability by Daniel
Cruz, Treasurer
At the May 14, 2025 regular Board of Directors meeting, our Board approved a motion setting the groundwork for Board and membership consideration of an increase in membership dues, beginning in 2026. HOA membership dues have remained constant since 1992, while fixed operating costs have increased dramatically over this same period. Membership dues are used only to cover fixed expenses including liability insurance, administrative costs, office expenses, and professional services such as accounting and attorney fees.
More information is to follow, so please look for this at future Board meetings, in your Tower Newspaper, and HOA web page. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of your Board Directors.
New Membership Promotion Committee by Daniel Cruz, Treasurer
At its May 14, 2025 Regular HOA Board of Directors meeting, your Board of Directors voted to create a special Membership Promotion Committee. This special Committee will be focused on enhancing membership development and retention through an integrated program of member pride, recognition, engagement, and incentives.
The Del Tura HOA is dedicated to making the most of your social experience and helping each other. The sponsorship of holiday events, fantastic entertainment, your Community Emergency Response Team, Tuesday Coffee, Loan Closet, charity fundraisers, block parties, and countless other happenings are all made possible by your membership and the support of our incredible volunteers.
Look for more information to come on the efforts of your Membership Promotion Committee. If you have any questions or have any ideas to enhance our membership experience, please share those with your thoughts with Daniel Cruz. Daniel may be reached by phone at 941.876.8444, or by email at dcruz. delturahoa@gmail.com
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Happy Summer Everyone! It’s a season of change and transition here in Del Tura. Recently we’ve had a couple of changes in our HOA Board and among committee chairs. With change comes potential concern, but also new opportunities. We recognize change and transition can be challenging. That said, it’s a part of any community such as ours.
As your HOA President, I want you to know that your entire HOA board is here to address your concerns and build on available opportunities. We’re committed to remembering and honoring the legacy of Del Tura and valuing all who have helped build our community. Our mission is to help cast a vision looking toward a bright future, dreaming dreams, and building plans to sustain and grow this amazing place we call home.
With that in mind, we would like to recognize and thank Lynn Brenfleck for her years of service, and the entire Entertainment Committee, as well. Lynn, you will be missed. You and your team have done amazing work for this community. We thank you! As we move forward, your HOA board will be working to identify a new committee chair. Our desire is to maintain and grow our entertainment opportunities here in Del Tura. Your HOA Board believes in Del Tura, what’s it’s been, and is today, and what it will become for those who join us in years to come.
There’s a new editor in town. Please join me in welcoming our new Tower editor, Dan Gass. Dan
By Darla Greer
moved to Del Tura two years ago. He is a retired school teacher who taught English and Journalism for over 30 years. He also supervised the school newspaper, and the yearbook. We feel very fortunate to have someone with Dan’s experience in charge of our Community Newspaper! If you see Dan out in the community, please welcome him to our team of wonderful volunteers.
At a special meeting of the Board of Directors on April 30, 2025, our Board appointed its newest Board Director, Daniel Cruz, as it’s new Treasurer. Daniel has previously served as our Nominating and Election Committee Chair and assumes the officer role held by Darlene Fincham who has done a fantastic job for these past few years. Darlene remains a Director on our Board and the HOA and membership are very grateful to Darlene for her service. The Treasurer is responsible for receiving HOA deposits, issuing checks and payments, maintaining financial reports, recommending and monitoring compliance with the annual budget, and filing reports and tax returns. The Treasurer serves on the Finance Committee, and together with others, maintains fiscal solvency.
The position of Treasurer is an especially important one as it supports numerous HOA activities and Committees. If you see Darlene around Del Tura, please take a moment to thank her for her hard work these past few years. And while you’re at it, stop by and say hi to Daniel at Tuesday coffee, or at a Board meeting.
Daniel may be reached by phone at 941.876.8444, or by email at dcruz.delturahoa@gmail.com.
From your HOA Board of Directors
In addition to the suggestion boxes in the Starlight Ballroom and the HOA Office, you can email your Suggestions to us at DTHOASuggestionBox@ gmail.com. Please include your NAME, STREET ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER along with the issue you would like the HOA to address. Briefly describe your issue / concern and any possible solutions. You will be notified when your suggestion is brought before the BOD, and what actions will be taken regarding it. By sharing your concerns with us you can help continue to make Del Tura our piece of paradise!
In Memory Of Tom Van Fleet 4/17/25
VETERAN’S CORNER
Carrying the designation of ‘veteran’ has been a somewhat complicated journey. My first welcome home came in February of 1969. I was hobbling through the bus station in Boston, heading for Logan Airport. I’d had my leg shot up and was on crutches. Ahead of me lay my first trip home in thirteen months. On my way to the cab stand, a young girl approached me and spit at me saying “the VC should have finished you off.” The return from my second trip to SE Asia was almost as bad. I was told by a creative writing teacher at the University of Buffalo that I should drop his class at once as he would never give a passing grade to anyone who fought in the “immoral Vietnam War.” I was older than most guys returning, but I was still confused by what was happening. Did anyone think a bunch of us were standing on a street corner one day and decided we would go halfway around the world to kill Vietnamese? So, I confined my thoughts about service, suffering and sacrifice, done in the name of my country, largely to myself and other veterans. As time wore on, I became a lot more vocal about my experience and that of my fellow vets. I immersed myself in projects that highlighted the courage and commitment of Vietnam veterans and got my community engaged in
By Steve Banko
more proper recognition of us.
In the midst of my advocacy, I was approached by some veterans wanting me to head up a new organization called the Combat Veterans Association. I asked about the requirements to be a member and was told it would be restricted to those “who actually did the fighting.” I rejected the request immediately. We Vietnam veterans had been scorned by our own generation, belittled by previous generations of veterans, and largely ignored by the government that sent us off to fight and die. Now I was confronted by my own veterans seeking to exact new definitions of who was really a veteran. I wondered what about the doctors and nurses who continually patched us up, body and mind, and tried to make us whole? What about the cooks and truck drivers and helicopter pilots? What about the sailors and airmen who supported us? The ratio of support troops to line-soldiers back then was about ten support troops to one grunt.
I saw little value in carving out a special niche for combat soldiers when we all did our part and all played a vital role. I see it even more clearly now as I am often approached by veterans who greet me by saying they didn’t encounter the
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Should you pay off debts or invest?
Some financial decisions can be challenging — like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments, it can be hard to figure out which issue should be a priority.
There’s no simple answer, and everyone’s situation is different, but here are a few suggestions for helping you make a good choice:
• Evaluate your cash flow. If you already have enough after-tax income to meet your monthly living expenses, you might lean toward investing any leftover cash, but if you are just getting by, possibly due to heavy debt payments, then you might be better off using your funds to reduce your debt load.
• Build an emergency fund. Paying off your debt as fast as possible may seem like the responsible thing to do, but not having an adequate emergency fund or saving for your future could leave your finances at a permanent disadvantage. It’s a good move to have an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. Once you have such a fund, you could use it, instead of going into debt — or adding to your debt — to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair.
• Evaluate your debts. Some of your debts are actually more “expensive” to you than others. This expense level doesn’t necessarily refer to the size of the debt, however. You might have a large mortgage, for instance, but because your interest payments are typically tax deductible, your “after-tax” interest rate may be relatively modest. Therefore, you might consider investing rather than paying down your mortgage. But if you have consumer loans or credit cards that carry a high interest rate and whose interest payments are not deductible, you might be better off paying down or refinancing this debt.
• Take advantage of any employer match. If your employer sponsors a retirement plan and offers a match, you will want to prioritize contributing at least what is required to receive the match. It’s essentially free money. So, if your employer matches up to 3% of your contributions, for example, you should contribute at least 3% of your income to this retirement account. Additionally, some employers will match a portion of your contributions to a Health Savings Account. Eventually, you’ll likely want to get to a point of saving more than just the match, but you’ll have to weigh the benefit of additional contributions against the cost of any debt you’re carrying.
• Make it easier on yourself. To make achieving these goals easier, automate as much as you can. For example, you can divert part of your paycheck into an emergency savings account or a retirement account through automatic payments for any debt reduction or savings needs. While it may seem like a huge endeavor to pay off your debt while still saving for the future, it doesn’t have to be. Taking small, incremental steps is key to helping you get to where you want to go.
Hector Gomez Financial Advisor
VETERAN’S CORNER
Continued from the previous page same risks or suffer the same wounds that I did. I tell them, and tell our Del Tura community, I don’t care. A veteran is a veteran is a veteran. It doesn’t matter where or when or how you served. It doesn’t matter if you got bloody or muddy or addled. You answered a call that most Americans didn’t hear. You responded with service in myriad ways, all of which contributed to the larger effort I survived when too many others didn’t. I was the beneficiary of a team of people who enabled me to survive, and I am grateful to them and proud to be part of that team. You, regardless of your role, should be too.
Once, the vast majority of Americans were veterans. That time is past, for better or worse. But it should always be time for a nation to show its gratitude and for veterans to be proud of who we are, what we did, and how much we cared for each other.
18-HOLE WOMEN’S GOLF
Hello to all my peeps, it’s time for another issue of The Tower. Once again my previous article was a hit. Thank you all for the support I received. When you read this article, all the snowbirds will be up north, including myself. It’s always hard to say goodbye, but on the upside, we will be back in the fall to cause havoc on the streets and waiting lines in the restaurants. We aim to please!
Let me start off with LEGA. The girls played at Myerlee CC and our girls represented Del Tura with flying colors! Bobbi Nash took 3rd place in the A flight. Dianne Greaney took 2nd place in the B flight. Congratulations girls for a job well done. In November, we will be hosting a LEGA event at Del Tura. More info to follow. See Sandy Vassallo, our tournament chair, for details.
Next up is the shoot out. All the girls who qualified for the event said it was so much fun. There was a great turnout of girls, following along and supporting, cheering all the girls on. I bet you’re holding your breath as to who the winners were. Without further ado, I had to look that word up, lol!
1st Flight
Bobbi Asper – 1st
Deb Goodwin – 2nd
Connie Racine – 3rd
2nd Flight
Darlene Brinker – 1st
Bertie Dugo – 2nd
Rita Szukhant – 3rd
By Margie Blackwell
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners, and all who golfed in the event. Also, congratulations to all who took the time to support the girls. Once again, I am a firm believer in not everyone can win but we all can participate one way or another. Here are some pictures of the event, including the pot luck dinner afterwards. So much delicious food. It was a great event. We had one of our own shoot a hole-in-one. Bobbi Nash put it in the hole on 7 West. I am so proud and happy for you. It was on Sunday skin-day!! Needless to say, the spirts were flying. Even Mike Nash was buying drinks for the guys. We had a lot of fun laughing and there was great camaraderie—oh, needed to look that word up too, lol. We all went home and took naps!!!! There is no such thing as having too much fun. Congratulations Bobbi, I wish you many more and I hope it is on a Sunday. Have a healthy, happy and safe summer.. If you would like to be part of the fun with a great bunch of girls, please contact my friend Cilla Carney 978-314-3773.
CERT (COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM)
By Vickie Rogers
Thank you to everyone who attended the May 3rd Pre-Derby Pancake Breakfast. The continued support from the Del Tura Community is very much appreciated.
We are now entering hurricane season; we hope you attended the CERT-sponsored Hurricane Preparedness Presentation on April 29th. The presentation included all aspects of what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. When warnings are issued, everyone is encouraged to follow the warnings and leave. If you cannot leave, be sure to know where shelters are located and available to you and your pets. Remember our homes fall under the Mobile Home category, which does not have a designated zone. That indicates we are included with the first call for evacuation.
Check out the CERT display case in the Clubhouse Lobby. Take a picture of the Disaster Supply Checklist. It can assist you as you prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. The NFMFD Trophy, awarded to the Del Tura CERT Team of the Year, is also showcased in the display case.
The Del Tura CERT team members are certified to prepare for and respond to emergencies in our community, as well as the larger North Fort Myers Community.
If you want to join the NFMFD 2025 CERT Team of the Year, or want to ask questions on how to become CERT certified through FEMA, please contact Bertie Dugo at 617-974-8502.
CERT - Weather Station
DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A WEATHER STATION ACROSS THE STREET?
Early in 2025 the North Ft. Myers Fire Department received a weather monitor that was installed on their facility. This allows us to access the local weather rather than depending on readings from as far away as Tampa or Naples.
Below is the information needed to download the app in order to have access to this information.
Instructions to download Weather – STEM
1. Download the Weather-STEM app
2. Open the app
3. Tap ‘Add stations to your dashboard’
4. Tap on ‘Florida
5. Tap ‘FSWN Lee County DPS North Fort Myers’ It’s as simple as that.
Lisa Bellanca, Del Tura CERT Team Leader
CERT
DEL TURA CONTACT INFO
Choralaires
Coffee Hour - Tues. AM Coordinator
Lisa Bellanca
847-833-3258
Janelle Shallenberger 765-437-2130
Carolee Racer 856-297-1407
Librarian Barb Jones 239-543-6922
Del Tura Repertory Company
Entertainment Committee Chair
Art Keen 210-279-2093
TBA
Fish Medical Equipment Loans 239-997-3474
Loan CLoset (Cots, Pack-N-Play, High Chairs, etc.)
FISH - Friends in Service Here
FMO Membership
Front Gate Guard
HOA Membership Tech
Denise Rose
Sandy Vassallo
Laura Dritt
815-222-6466 248-755-1176
630-759-1757
Bill Shell 612-209-4674
Barbara Schmoltze 239-731-2523
Cindy Brinton 267-642-6477
HOA Membership HOA Office 239-731-3461
HOA Office 239-731-3461
HOA GROUNDS Committee
Homeowner Issues / Grievances
Lighting & Sound Coordinator
Memorials
Denny Andrews delturagrounds@yahoo.com
Hometown America Office 239-731-3433
Susan Brown Dave Gabrielcik 847-531-3726 724-762-2635
Carolee Racer 856-297-1407
Name Tags Wendy Wells 309-264-9147
Save Our Strays / Feral Cat Information “SOS” Sherry Plisch Karen Azza 239-707-5613 239-220-0563
Outdoor Electronic Billboard
Tower - Advertising - BrionPalmer@yahoo.com
Cindy Brinton 267-642-6477
Brion Palmer 941-312-0665
Tower - Editor Daniel H. Gass 313-590-0564
Tower - Distribution Chairperson
Tower - Distribution Coordinators
Sue Brown 847-531-3726
Dan Larson Sue Larson 763-360-3193 763-360-3192
Veterans: Bricks 4 Vets Jeff Meehan 651-398-6964
Welcome Committee Sharon Daniels 585-727-0491
Please send changes to Dennis Cottini
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
News Items for “The Tower” – Please email article, flyer, and photos (if any) to: dttoweredit@gmail.com THE HOA WEBSITE – www.deltura-hoa.com
To have events listed on the HOA Website and/or the Electronic sign please email flyer, photos (if any) & text for electronic sign to: Website Content: dttechsvcs@delturahoa.com Electronic Board: dttechsvcs@delturahoa.com
HOA BOARD INFORMATION
Darla Greer, President (2027) 239-470-0851, dgreer.delturahoa@yahoo.com
Margie Hill, Vice President (2027) 863-956-7236, mhill.delturahoa@yahoo.com
Daniel Cruz, Treasurer (2026) 941-876-8444, dcruz.delturahoa@gmail.com
Bill Shell, Director (2026) 612-209-4674, billshelldeltura@gmail.com
It is the HOA’s responsibility to provide transparency to all residents and can easily provide information on HOA sponsored events. Unfortunately, HOA cannot provide any information for events that are not sponsored by HOA, especially financial documentation for the event, specifically how much was raised, what is being done with funds generated, or if
Bob Hilton, Director (2027) 732-337-7061, bhiltonhoa@yahoo.com
Dorothy Cook, Director (2026) 614-499-1864, dcook2023@yahoo.com
Robin Stranahan, Director (2028) 810-938-0238, robinstranahan354@gmail.com
Darlene Fincham, Director (2026) 609-617-6869, darlene.fincham@gmail.com
the appropriate Florida Sales Tax is being paid. In an effort to ensure that residents are informed of which events are HOA sponsored and which are not, all flyers distributed at HOA Tuesday Coffee, on HOA Bulletin Boards and events advertised in the HOA Tower Newspaper should have a notation of “HOA Sponsored” or “This Event is Not Sponsored by HOA”.
HOA
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY Closed TUESDAY After Coffee - noon
WEDNESDAY 9:00am - noon
THURSDAY 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FRIDAY Closed
SATURDAY & SUNDAY Closed
Should you need assistance contact Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381
HOA ADDRESS: 609 Sierra Madre 239-731-3461
The Tower Editorial Staff
Editor: Daniel H. Gass
Staff: Darlene Fincham, Pam Applegate
HOA Website
Cindy Brinton
Distribution Chairperson
Sue Brown
Tower Committee
Chairperson
Ruth Ann Blevins
Distribution Coordinators
Dan Larson, and Sue Larson
Distribution Group
Mark Donahue, Steve Fincham, Sandy Rolando, Sandy Vassallo, Patty Large, Karen Miller and Sue Larson
And 60+ Delivery Volunteers
HOA Liaison: HOA President
Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”. We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!
DID YOU KNOW…
If an HOA sponsored committee holds a fundraiser, it is raising funds for that committee only. All proceeds, after expenses, are deposited into that committee’s financial account for that committee’s use. HOA acts as the banker only and can provide all income and expense details.
The Del Tura Phone Book is not compiled by “The Tower”. It is produced by Hometown America. Please contact the HTA office 239-731-3461 (clubhouse office) for errors and omissions.
GENTLE REMINDER
Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.
FISH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS AND TRANSPORTATION
Anyone Needing to borrow equipment or who needs a ride to an appointment Contact FISH at 239-997-3474.
NAME TAGS
Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings at coffee, before the start of announcements, or call Wendy @ 309-264-9147. A name tag with magnet backing is $8.00, cash only. Tags are normally available for pickup the following week.
Tower – Advertising
Publisher: Island Visitor Publishing
To advertise in print, contact: Brion Palmer at 941-312-0665 or email us at BrionPalmer@yahoo.com
Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Del Tura. The Tower is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/ September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Tower to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.
DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability. Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers.
BOCCE & BURGERS
The Bocce and Burgers players hosted their annual potluck on April 13th. This fun Bocce group plays Sundays, September–May, weather permitting, on the Bocce courts near The Pub. The games usually last about an hour and then some stay for dinner at The Pub. The teams are comprised of Del Tura residents that show up to play on both Bocce courts. Experienced or firsttime players are always welcomed as the ‘pallino’, or ‘Jack’ white ball is rolled down the court. Then, each team scores points by rolling
By Vickie Rogers
as many of their team’s red or green balls closer to the pallino ball.
If you have any questions about the Bocce and Burgers activity, contact Janet DeCosmo at 239776-9161. Next season, Janet will be handing the baton to Christine Yeager. Christine has agreed to manage the Bocce and Burgers activity in the Fall and can be reached at 239-471-8414.
This season we lost a few Bocce Ball players. R.I.P. Malcolm Johnson, Bill Kelly, and Barry Green.
TENNIS AT DEL TURA
THE 2024-2025 DEL TURA TENNIS SEASON
A Year of Triumph and Camaraderie
The 2024-2025 Del Tura tennis season was a resounding success, marked by great participation, competitive spirit, and engagement. Our tennis association boasts over 50 dedicated members who actively partake in various tennis activities.
Open Tennis Sessions
The open tennis sessions are held four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8-10 AM. These sessions are the heart of our tennis community, providing a platform for players of all levels to engage in the sport. With a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, they foster both skill enhancement and social connection.
Intramural Leagues
Our co-ed intramural leagues, held during the Fall and Winter seasons, offer a structured competitive environment. These leagues are a testament to the talent and dedication of our members. The highlight of the year was Jim Lamon’s exceptional performance, winning both the Fall and Winter leagues. The secondplace finisher, who leveraged her tennis prowess in both sessions, was Nancy Joseph.
Lady’s Traveling Teams
The ladies of Del Tura have demonstrated remarkable skill and teamwork, with three traveling teams competing across various levels. Notably, the Ladies SWIFT, (Senior Women in Fun Tennis), team triumphed this year, securing first place. The Nickel team also shone brightly, finishing third out of 22 teams across Lee County. The 3.5- team exhibited commendable progress throughout the year, reflecting their dedication and hard work. For the 2025-2026 season there will be 4 women’s teams representing various skill levels.
By Jodi Smith-Gick
Tournaments
We hosted three exciting tournaments in 2025, each featuring food, drinks, and competitive tennis. The tournaments brought together players, spectators, and the broader tennis community fostering a spirit of camaraderie. The winners of the tournaments were as follows:
• January 2025 Tournament
(previously included in Feb Tower)
Group A winners: Joe Pollock and Lucielle Leone
Group B winners: Gerry Benjamin and Joyce Pollini
• February 15, 2025 Tournament
First: Gail Tylec and Roy Musgrove
Second: Carrie Nolet and Woody Cook
Third: Gerry Benjamin and Debbie Moore
• March 8, 2025 Tournament
First: Tim Walker and Karen Waterbury
Second: Denny Erikson and Ruth Sarno
Third: Jim Dana and Gail Tylec
Join Our Tennis Association!
Embrace the Thrill of Tennis
Are you passionate about tennis or just want to learn to play? Do you enjoy the camaraderie and competition that comes with playing this exhilarating sport? Our tennis association is the perfect place for you to hone your skills, meet fellow tennis enthusiasts, participate in exciting tournaments, join an intramural league or even a traveling women’s team. It is also a great place to learn the sport if you want to just move and meet some new friends.
Why Join Us?
• Community: Become part of a friendly and supportive community of tennis play-ers who share your love for the game.
• Skill Development: Improve your tennis techniques with regular open sessions and coaching
from experienced players on Tuesdays at a skills clinic.
• Tournaments and Teams: Compete in tournaments or on teams that offer a chance to play competitively and enjoy fellowship with other members.
• Networking: Connect with players from different backgrounds and build lasting friendships.
• Live longer: Studies have shown that people who play tennis live an average of 10 years longer than the mean life expectancy.
• Quotes: “The skills clinic noticeably helped our women’s travel teams improve their court positioning, net play, and ball placement which led to successful seasons” - Jodi Smith-Gick. “I’m a person with no playing experience at all. I saw a sign-up for skills lessons at the Del Tura tennis courts. I took a leap, swallowed hard, decided “what the heck” and showed up. Everyone was welcoming, inviting me to join in the drills! I was not good at first, but they kept encouraging me to keep going. I felt included in the group and had a blast! After that first day, I reached out to some of league ladies who continued helping me learn the game of tennis! It was such a great experience that I decided to continue by joining a beginner team when I got home. I’m so excited I met everyone and that they gave me that first opportunity!!!” - Lucie Swain
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1st place SWIFT Team celebrating at Blossom and Brie: Julia Lamon, Jodi Smith-Gick, Gail Tylec, Linda Larid, Amy Stephens, Marianne Tecun, Joyce Pollini, and Tee McNichol. Not pictured: LuAnn Brownwell, Debbie Moore, and Brenda Lazure
March 8, 2025 Tournament First: Karen Waterbury and Tim Walker
Feb. 15, 2025 Tournament
First: Gail Tylec and Roy Musgrove
March 8, 2025 Tournament Second: Denny Erikson and Ruth Sarno
Feb. 15, 2025 Tournament Second: Carrie Nolet and Woody Cook
March 8, 2025 Tournament Third: Jim Dana and Gail Tylec
Some of the ladies from the three tennis teams enjoying lunch at the Poolside Pub.
Feb. 15, 2025 Tournament Third: Gerry Benjamin and Debbie Moore
FMO (FEDERATION OF MANUFACTURED HOME OWNERS OF FLORIDA)
FMO (Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida) purpose is to protect the rights and interests of, and be a consumer advocate for manufactured/ mobile homeowners.
Accomplishments are numerous and include, the creation of Florida Statute 723, “The Florida Mobile Home Act”, which safeguards your rights as homeowners in Florida.
REFLECTIONS
By Dianne J. Roderick
As I look back on the early friendships in my life, I try to make a comparison in my mind of how those childhood friends later influenced my relationships with others later in life. As I sit here and think about those times, I would say they had a tremendous impact on my friendships in my adult life as well.
Up until the time we are ready to begin school most of our friendships are with our siblings and cousins. They were our very first friends! We shared the same families, were taught the same morals, and followed the same rules. For the most part, our days were filled with happy times playing together and learning to depend on one another; caring, trusting, helping, and learning how to get along with each other. We didn’t realize it then but we were learning valuable lessons from each other that we would use in the much bigger world outside of Grandma and Grandpa’s house.
In our early childhood years, we formed relationships with people because of the situations that were mapped out for us. Friendships were made because of those situations-not always by choice. For instance, when we left the sheltered, loving confines of our homes to enter Kindergarten for the first time our peers became our new friends. We entered our new world with pure innocence! Our only expectation was to make new friends and to be happy. We learned many social skills, among them were patience, sharing, and acceptance. We sang loudly, laughed often, shared secrets, and told stories. Those early years set the stage for what a friendship should be!
Remember recess during those elementary grades? We couldn’t wait for our friends to meet us on the playground! Of course there were boundaries; “girl’s side”- “boy’s side”. The girls would have games of jacks, play hopscotch, jump rope (Peppers and Double-Dutch) and we’d do it all in a dress, or a skirt! Then just when it seemed we were about to set a Double-Dutch record, those boys would break the rules and run through, causing us to start all over again! Talk about lessons in patience. We were happy children and everyone around us seemed to be too! Life was good!
Later, as we entered our teen years, our friendships seemed to take on a different look. I like to think of them as the “adventurous years”. We still had our circle of school friends, but not all of them seemed to share the same interests. We were definitely changing, growing, and developing our own personalities. Exploring, creating new adventures, and making new friends, but never forgetting the friends that were responsible for the happy memories that brought us to this stage in our lives. Many of these friends taught us lessons of acceptance, trust, security, and caring.
If we’re lucky, some of our childhood friends are still a big part of our lives today. Sadly, many of these dear friends have left us way too soon. Thankfully, the gifts of their friendships live within our hearts and will never be forgotten. A true friend isn’t just defined as life-long, we all remember friends from our childhood days but few are lifelong. Yet there are friends that we had the pleasure to meet here in Del Tura and feel that we have known them forever. How does that happen? How do we know the difference?
It’s a feeling that we get, you know that you’ve connected. Sort of like the feeling you get when you find your soulmate, or your B.F.F. is considered your soul sister. Suddenly before any words have been spoken you seem to know what the other is thinking. When you’re happy, that special friend is happy, too! When you’re sad they seem to know that also. If in your life you have been able to connect with someone like this…cherish that relationship. They will love and support you through all the ups and downs of your life. I truly feel that people are brought together by an act of “fate”. At different times of our lives, and for many reasons, people bless us with their friendship and we are never ever the same. Those early friendship years were truly the beginning of a foundation. Each individual brick represents each person that we are so thankful to call our special friends.
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MARTY WILLIAMS HONOR FLIGHT
On Saturday, April 12th, Marty Williams, a Del Tura resident and American hero, was given the recognition he so greatly deserves after being chosen to be a guest of the Collier-Lee County Honor Flight Mission 28.
History of the Honor Flight
The Honor Flight was created in 2005 with a simple and powerful mission — to honor our nation’s veterans by bringing them to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifice. The Honor Flight Network was co-founded by Jeff Miller and Earl Morse. Initially, this program focused on World War II veterans, but now also includes veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Honor Flight TLC program was added to honor veterans of any service era who are critically ill.
The vision of the Honor Flight is this: a nation where all of America’s veterans experience the honor, gratitude, and community of support they deserve. The Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization, currently comprised of 128 independent hubs in 46 states, working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission.
Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, thanks to generous donations to the organization. Since it began, the Honor Flight Network has transported over 317,000 veterans to Washington, D.C.
Marty’s Story
Marty was born and raised in Whitesboro, New York. In 1967, at the age of 20, he volunteered for the draft and entered the U.S. Army. He completed basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia, then went on to advanced infantry training in Fort Polk, Louisiana. On September 9, 1967, after a two-week leave at the end of training, he was deployed to the Nha Trang area of Vietnam, where he served as a foot soldier, or “infantry grunge”, a term of the time.
In less than seven months he had earned three Purple Hearts.
It’s important to note that Marty was brought into Vietnam at a crucial time, just prior to a huge upscale in the war. The Tet Offensive consisted of simultaneous attacks by some 85,000 troops under the direction of the communist North Vietnamese government. The attacks were carried out against five major South Vietnamese cities, dozens of military installations, and scores of towns and villages throughout South Vietnam. While defending against forces attacking Saigon, Marty was shot in the arm. Then, on January 2, 1968, he was hit by mortar fire and seriously wounded. He was hospitalized, and after a 3 to 4-week recovery, he returned to the combat line.
On March 31, 1968, he was in a firefight and wounded by gunfire again.
By Nancy Davy
by his inner drive to protect and serve, Marty took the State Police exam and joined the NYS Police on September 6, 1972. He served as a member of the Poughkeepsie, N.Y. force for four years, then transferred to New Hartford, N.Y., where he served an additional twenty-seven years, retiring in 2003.
His Special Trip
Marty’s recollection of his special Honor Flight Mission 28 trip was summed up in one word: “Amazing.”
On September 9, 1968, one year to the day after his deployment, Marty returned to the United States on a flight into San Francisco. After disembarking the plane, where he had been treated with kindness and respect, he sadly recalled being spit upon by someone who opposed the war. It was an embarrassing part of our country’s history, that those who had served their country and fought so hard were treated so poorly upon their return.
Marty completed his tour of duty in Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was assigned to funeral detail. This involved wearing a dress uniform and interacting with the families of those who had lost their lives in combat. He had bittersweet memories of that period but was grateful he had the opportunity to meet the loved ones and help provide comfort.
After completing his duty, Marty returned to college for 1½ years at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, N.Y. He went on to Brockport University and graduated in May of 1972. Guided
the Air Force Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where he found the names of two high school friends and honored their memory.
After this busy and emotional day, the group returned to the DCA airport, where they boarded the plane for their return flight to RSW. They were given dinner on the plane and returned to a huge welcoming celebration at the Fort Myers airport after landing at approximately 8 PM. The group included college and high school ROTC members, the Lee
The day began on Saturday, April 12, when his guardian, Tracy Maranto from Estero, FL, picked Marty up at his home in Del Tura at 3:00 in the morning. She drove him to the RSW Airport in South Fort Myers. At the airport, after check-in, they were provided a light breakfast before assembling and boarding the plane (American Airlines Flight 9750 to Reagan International Airport). Marty was one of 85 veterans being transported in 4 buses after the plane landed at our nation’s capital. This entire group of veterans were confined to wheelchairs, so transportation included the loading and unloading of the chairs under the bus prior to and following each bus portion of the journey.
Upon arrival in Washington, DC, they boarded a bus and rode to the World War II Memorial, the Iwo Jima (U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial), which was followed by lunch, the Arlington National Cemetery,
County Sheriff’s Department, service dogs, families, friends and many community members. After the ceremony, the Honor Flight guardians transported the veterans back home, where the memories of this day of recognition will be savored over and over.
To summarize, a “hero” is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. A quote by Jeremy Stalnecker of the Mighty Oaks Veterans Foundation defines a hero as “someone who has recognized a need, counted the potential cost, and decided to act in spite of what might happen to him personally because there are people or a cause that justifies that action.”
Please take a moment to salute our own Marty Williams for his service and patriotism, and take every opportunity to honor our veterans.
DEL TURA GARDEN CLUB
By Paula Major
Porterweed: A Butterfly Magnet with Personality (and not a weed)
If you want a plant that’s as easygoing as a day at the beach and as lively as a butterfly garden party, look no further than porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis). This Florida native is a superstar in Southwest Florida landscapes, offering year-round color, pollinator appeal, and a no-fuss attitude that even the most relaxed gardener can appreciate.
What is Porterweed?
Porterweed is a low-growing, sprawling wildflower that’s right at home in coastal South Florida and much of the state’s southern reaches. It typically stays below 1-foot tall (not counting its charming blue flower spikes), though it can spread out to form a lush, ground-hugging mat. The native blue porterweed is often confused with more aggressive, non-native cousins, but Stachytarpheta jamaicensis is the one you want for both beauty and ecological benefit.
Why Grow Porterweed?
• Pollinator Paradise: Porterweed is a butterfly and hummingbird magnet. Its clusters of small, tubular blue flowers bloom nearly year-round, providing a constant nectar buffet for Gulf fritillaries, monarchs, clouded skippers, and even the occasional tropical buckeye.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, porterweed is drought-tolerant, unfussy about soil, and generally pest and disease-free.
• Groundcover Glory: Its spreading habit makes it an excellent groundcover, filling in sunny spots with lush greenery
and pops of blue.
• Salt & Wind Tolerance: Perfect for coastal gardens, porterweed can handle salty breezes and the occasional sandy soil.
How to Grow Porterweed in Southwest Florida
• Location, Location, Location:
Porterweed loves the sun! Plant it in full sun to light shade for the best blooms. Too much shade and it might sulk, producing fewer flowers.
• Soil Preferences:
It’s not picky, well-drained sandy or limestone based soils are ideal, but it will tolerate most types. Porterweed even puts up with a bit of soil compaction and light foot traffic.
• Watering:
Keep the soil moist when you first plant it, but once porterweed settles in, it shrugs off drought like a true Floridian. Overwatering is a bigger risk than underwatering.
• Planting & Spacing:
If you’re using porterweed as a groundcover, space plants about 2.5 to 3 feet apart. They’ll quickly spread to create a continuous carpet of blooms.
• Pruning: Give your porterweed a good haircut in late spring to encourage fresh summer growth. Light pruning throughout the year helps keep it tidy and shapely.
• Fertilizing:
Porterweed doesn’t need much fertilizer, but if you want to pamper it, a light application of a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in summer will boost blooms. Just be mindful of local fertilizer regulations to protect Florida’s waterways.
• Propagation:
You can grow porterweed from seed (harvested from dried flower spikes) or from softwood cuttings. Seeds can be sown in welldraining potting mix-just barely cover them with soil.
Pests, Problems, and Perks
• Pests & Diseases: Porterweed is refreshingly tough. It’s rarely bothered by pests or diseases. Extended cold snaps below 50°F might give the leaves a purple tinge, but the plant usually recovers.
• Weediness: While porterweed is a joy in the garden, it can self-seed and spread, so keep an eye on it if you want to maintain a tidy look.
• Wildlife: Beyond butterflies and hummingbirds, porterweed isn’t a favorite snack for iguanas-good news for South Florida gardeners.
Final Thoughts
Growing porterweed in Southwest Florida is a breeze. With its cheerful blue flowers, butterfly appeal, and laid-back care requirements, it’s the kind of plant that lets you enjoy your garden instead of working overtime in it. So plant a patch, sit back, and watch the pollinators turn your yard into the hottest spot in town-no reservations needed.
TAILS FROM THE DOG PARK
I stand in the center of the dog park. I have beautiful white, fragrant flowers that quickly bloom then quickly go away. As the dawn breaks, I anticipate the adventures I will see. Here come the early risers. Oliver, with a thick, white coat, looks up to see what’s in that big black tote. Bailey, chomping at the bit to run along the fence to greet the next guest.
Here comes the big red dog, eager to play… it’s Indie collecting several balls along the way. Along comes Cooper, so steady and strong, he needs to sit down, from his walk that was so long. Oh wait, is that the sun? No, it’s a golden colored Spirit, ready for some fun. Bark, bark, bark; Come on mom, let’s run!
Arriving next are more glorious golden coats, it’s Josie so calm and so sweet, rub my ears dad as I lay at your feet.
Riley, tail wagging with excitement, I’m happy that it’s my turn to play with my friends. Next time Ivy will arrive to bring her calm personality to the party.
Hold on, I think I see, oh wait is that a butterfly or a bird? Let’s see if Rocky knows. Here comes Boo, eager to play with Bailey and Spirit, come on, let’s bark!
Coming in now, I see Gordan, oh so sweet and quiet. I see Phoebe the princess of the pack, with her sleek, silvery coat.
By Justine Fitzgibbons
As I sway in the wind, I get a look at the cutie pie coming up the walk. It looks like a poodle, but it’s actually a golden-doodle.
Mischievous Magic is walking with his mom, and is doing a marvelous job.
Speaking of poodles, here comes big Buddy, ready to play. He gracefully gallops around the park, look, here I come…get out of the way! Bark, bark, bark…..…. oh wow, it’s spunky Nova and Lexi bringing up the rear. Nova will keep all the dogs in line, while Lexi gets her back rubbed along the fence, oooh that must feel good.
Scooting in with bells on, is the little scottie dog Freddy. He is so waggish and makes people laugh. I think I see Einstein, coming for a short visit. Ok I’m done mom, time to go now.
Every once in a while I see Ginger and Maizie come to the park. They are such sweet, loving dogs. Coming in now is Daisy and DG, looks like they are raring to go. Following them is Carl ready to fetch the ball.
Here comes another poodle, Remmy, so elegant and tall.
All day long, I see so many dogs, some I know by name, some I don’t. Some of the dogs go away for a season and some stay all year long.
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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
QUILTING…AND SUCH
Come join us on Tuesdays, after coffee until about 3:00, in the Starlight Ballroom. We quilt, knit, crochet, and other various crafts. We all work on our own projects, but occasionally have a class to learn a technique. Bring your own
EDITOR’S NOTES
Hello Del Tura Residents, It is my pleasure to serve the community as the new editor of The Tower. I am sure it will be a challenging and exciting adventure. I apologize up front if there are any errors or omissions this
DOG PARK
Continued from page 18
All the dogs are special in their own way. Some dogs have left us, but are here in spirit, like Zen and Commander. Sometimes I see them lying in the sun, watching all the dogs play. If they could talk, I wonder what they would say? Well, another day, another bloom, so many wagging tails I saw. I will be here waiting for tomorrow, I sure wish I could shake their paws.
~ Jenny Deal - April, 2025
By Wendy Wells
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By Daniel H. Gass
first edition as editor. I would like to personally thank Darla Greer, Ruth Ann Blevins, Art Keen and Darlene Fincham for their wholehearted help and support getting me started with this issue.
BROKEN TEES
The Broken Tees for Broken Hearts tee boxes were a big hit. There are currently 44 boxes sitting on some of the tees throughout the golf course. Each one symbolizes a memorial message or an advertisement for a business. These will stay on the course for 1 year. You still have an opportunity to have one made and placed on the golf course with your special message. All proceeds will go to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Contact Bill McFerrin for more information: 402-6184653 or email: mrbillne@ hotmail.com. (Form Below)
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JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
6/01/74 David & Nancy Adams, 51 years
6/02/18 Bob Brinkerhoff & Maureen Guadalupe, 7 years
6/02/85 Ken & Tina DiLeo, 40 years
6/02/90 Joe & Haydee DeMandel, 35 years
6/02/90 Chris & Karen Waterbury, 35 years
6/03/89 Robert & June Malonson, 36 years
6/04/11 Michael & Denise Goodell, 14 years
6/05/04 Philip & Janet Palmieri, 21 years
6/05/76 John & Suzie LaRocco, 49 years
6/06/09 Jim & Julia Lamon, 16 years
6/06/10 Doug & Linda Dupell, 15 years
6/06/64 Bart & Marlene DeGraaf, 61 years
6/06/75 Michael & Deborah Flanagan , 50 yrs
6/08/63 Frank & Mary Lou Cannata, 62 years
6/08/63 Stan & Carol Loson, 62 years
6/09/12 Patrick & Patricia Burke, 13 years
6/09/68 Dave & Karen Toothman, 57 years
6/09/73 Dan & Sue Larson, 52 years
6/09/84 John & Debra Sidorowicz, 41 years
6/12/71 Rick & Sharon Reeves, 54 years
6/12/75 James & Linda Beggs, 50 years
6/12/99 David & Judy Zink , 26 years
6/13/81 Bruce & Susan Smith, 44 years
6/14/69 Michael & Karen Smith, 56 years
6/14/75 Lynn & Dan Bourbeau, 50 years
6/15/74 Ian & Sue Ellen Slack, 51 years
6/17/06 Joe & Jean Newquist, 19 years
6/17/67 Bob & Karen Hoppe, 58 years
6/18/85 Joe & Lil Murdoch, 40 years
6/19/08 Doug & Lexie Trott, 17 years
6/19/82 Darrell & Lori Tillis, 43 years
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6/22/74 Leo & Mary Breen, 51 years
6/23/79 Steven & Louise Thibodeau, 46 years
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6/24/83 Bill & Karen Moehrle, 42 years
6/25/76 Richard & Joan Romboli, 49 years
6/26/04 James & Robin Otterstein, 21 years
6/26/11 John & Kim Beard, 14 years
6/26/76 David & Cindy Danzinger, 49 years
6/26/76 Ray & Lanie Hatem, 49 years
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6/28/14 Scott & Cathy Lovrin, 11 years
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6/30/84 Bill & Lori McFerrin, 41 years
6/30/89 Michael & Margaret Johnson, 36 years
6/30/90 Chet & Lisa Dickson, 35 years
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7/12/75 Edward & Teresa DeMille, 50 years
7/12/75 Timothy & Karen Eaton, 50 years
7/13/03 Gregory & Cynthia Reed, 22 years
7/15/67 Jim & Bonnie Carroll, 58 years
7/15/72 Stephen & Nancy Davy, 53 years
7/16/05 Erv & Linda Storma, 20 years
7/16/07 Gary & Joann Bishop, 18 years
7/16/66 William & Jane Harris, 59 years
7/16/88 Kevin & Wendy Dowling, 37 years
7/17/92 Dave & Jeanne Csuy , 33 years
7/18/06 Thomas & Sharon Hayden, 19 years
7/18/64 Bill & Tina Thomas, 61 years
7/18/98 Karen & Douglas Scudder, 27 years
7/19/20 Susan Martins & Charles Healey, 5 yrs
7/19/65 Russ & Robyn Geren, 60 years
7/19/69 John & Kathleen Bell, 56 years
7/19/69 Stew & Esther Williams, 56 years
7/19/75 Steve & Darlene Fincham, 50 years
7/19/80 Stan & Cathy Sant, 45 years
7/19/85 Terry & Annie Borns, 40 years
7/20/68 Steve & Sandy Gove, 57 years
7/20/80 Donald & Theresa Callahan, 45 years
7/20/85 Bill & Jennifer Shaver, 40 years
7/20/91 Mick & Rita Kidwell, 34 years
7/23/11 Ronald & Barbara Ranck, 14 years
7/23/83 Mark & Gwen Steckler, 42 years
7/24/04 Bill & Jacquie Johnson, 21 years
7/25/68 Paul & JoAnn Gilmour, 57 years
7/25/70 Steve & Linda Petersen, 55 years
7/25/81 Bob & Jan Neeb, 44 years
7/26/75 Mark & Connie Richards, 50 years
7/26/77 Greg & Donna Roberts, 48 years
7/27/68 John & Ann Colston, 57 years
7/27/75 John & Karen Tobin, 50 years
7/28/90 Kevin & Nancy Vandenwyngaert 35 years
7/29/95 Allan & Brenda Clark, 30 years
7/30/16 Debbie Merz & John Kaufhold, 9 years