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SPORTS & EXERCISE
By Jack Blevons
Well, this is going to be a different letter, being as I am writing this on March 27th which normally would be early but as we all know, everything in our community here is either shut down or locked up. Our last day of shuffleboard ended a few weeks early & we all know why so won’t go into a whole lot of detail there. We were fortunate to get our last regular season games in on March 13th. The following Friday was supposed to have been the 8-Team Tournament & today, the 27 was supposed to have been our 16th Annual Bust-Up Party but that as well as the Tournament had to be cancelled because of rules laid down by Home-Town management which we all abide by. What I can tell you in this letter are the winners of the trophies in our league. The A-Flight 1st place trophies were won by Glenn & Mary Kay Tointon with a 41/10 record. Marlene Eck & Dave Lessard were in 2nd place at 40/11 & 3rd place was won by Marcella Carothers & Curt King at 38/13. In the B-FLight the 1st place trophies were won by Mary Pimental & Kathy Boesel, for the 2nd year in a row with a 26/25 record. The 2nd place winners were Cam Smith & Ray David at 23/28 & they were followed by Ted & Barb Luke in 3rd place at 22/29. Again, I am sorry our season had to end so abruptly like it did but that was totally out of my control. So, saying that, I hope everyone is staying safe & staying well & look forward to starting another season come November.
Friday Shuffleboard League Full Team A-Flight Winners B-Flight Winners
By Glenn Tointon
Let me first tell you about our physical improvements to our shuffleboard area. All our courts have been re-surfaced with embedded beads, so they are always fast. Some of the best in Lee county! The scoreboards have been replaced and, as you may know, the benches were replaced a couple of years ago.
And now, for the biggest improvement, the numbers actively participating in shuffleboard:
Thanks to Bob and Darlene Brinker we have a fun league on Monday nights that starts at 6:30pm. Usually we have 40-50 players, some with no experience to some with years of experience. It’s all for fun.
On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 (earlier in the summer) Fred and Carolyn Brueggerman organize a smaller group, usually 20-30 players, for fun play.
On Tuesday evening another group gathers for fun play. This group is organized by Steve Pina. For all three of these times all are welcome and no experience is necessary. On Wednesday is our traveling league made up of 12-15 of our better more competitive players. This team, captained by Glenn Tointon, plays other communities in our close area. Although it’s competitive and records are kept, it is still a fun league. We really enjoy seeing other parks and meeting new people. Anyone can join this league. We teach you strategy and defense. Glenn is also President of this Lee County League.
On Fridays at 12:30 Jack Blevons has an in-house league of about 40 players who compete throughout the winter (Oct. to March). Three games each week are played with an eight-team tourney finishing the season. Lots of fun with some competitiveness. This too is open to all.
Whatever your interest, give this wonderful game a try. Lessons are available for free if you want. More information is available by calling Glenn at 920-309-1294.
Del Tura Shuffleboard Grows To Triple Digits
SPORTS & EXERCISE
18 Hole Women’s Golf Association
TEE OFF TIME
By Margie Blackwell
Even though our ladies have been unable to golf or have any league events, we have stayed in touch through texts, telephone calls and Facebook. And sometimes a wave, a smile or a “good morning” as we walk or bike around Del Tura.
There is also some good news from our association! Hometown America has donated an additional memorial bench to the 18-holers! Thank you for your help, Fred. And we recently received two cash donations to help with the expansion and upkeep of the space: • The family of Louise Bowers, a long-time golfer, 18-holer and our dear friend, provided a generous cash donation. Thank you to Louise’s children and sisters for their generosity.
• Bob Sheffield made a contribution in memory of his wife, Mary, who was a part of our league for many, many years. We really appreciate his help.
The benches are located on the golf course at 1 West. Additional plans include adding more pavers and plants to spruce up the area; and Bertie Dugo continues to weed, water and maintain the beautiful memorial area dedicated to those loved ones we have lost.
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By Harry Christopher
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Del Tura won the Spring 2020 championship in this 10-team league, beating out Pine Lakes. The 5 members of the team are Marcel Bedard, Al Young, Bill Michael, Vito Sinicropi and Harry Christopher, Captain. Beginning with the Fall 2020 season, Del Tura will have a second team in the league led by Ernie Page.
Monday Afternoon 8-Ball - Each Monday at 1:00 PM beginning in November, we hold a complete tournament. The champion for the season that ended in March 2020 was Vito Sinicropi.
Pictured from left to right are Vito Sinicropi, Harry Christopher, Al Young, Bill Michael and Marcel Bedard.
For information about these activities, call Harry Christopher at 239-997-7345
SoftBall News at Del Tura
Del Tura SoftBall Season Recap By Art Keen
Hello again sports fans and welcome to the season recap of the Del Tura Softball season. As you may recall, when we last left our valiant leather slingers the season was well underway and both our teams, the beloved Amigos and the upstart Diablos were in the thick of an outstanding season. Unfortunately, the softball gods were not friendly with our teams this season and when the last game was played on Monday March 9th the Amigos ended up in second place in the A division and the Diablos ended up third in division B. Overall an impressive showing for both teams. As with most things, the playoffs for the Mark and Mary Ford league were eradicated by the Covid-19 situation and so playoff winners could not be crowned. All in all, our AMAZING fan support and our player’s enthusiasm made both of our teams winners in this reporters eyes.
On a happier note, our annual fan appreciation celebration was held on Saturday Feb 29th and the event was a spectacular success. As the only annual fundraiser for Del Tura softball the importance of this soiree cannot be understated. Our fans and players paid homage to each other with an amazing turnout and some incredible food! We were even entertained by a rousing rendition of Abbot and Costello’s classic “Who’s on First?” performed by Dick and Denise Rose. (By the way, both husband and wife played this season, one on one team, and one on the other). As usual, the Del Tura Community’s commitment to their softball teams is unequaled and we cannot say enough thanks to our loyal supporters.
A special heartfelt thanks must go out to Ken and Cindy Baron and Bernie and Carolyn Forsey for their generous donation to Del Tura Softball. This is the third donation this talented group has made to our organization and it will be put to good use as we continue fielding two teams. Thank you to all who attended the Disco Dance and all their generosity which subsidized this thoughtful donation.
Traveling Shuffleboard League
By Glenn Tointon, Captain
As I mentioned earlier this was a rebuilding year for Del Tura. With that said, I couldn’t be prouder of this group! They always worked hard to improve their skills. We took fourth place with 141 points behind Lake Arrowhead, Laurel Estates, and Windmill Village. Our records for the top players were:
Glenn Tointon: 22-5 MaryKay Tointon: 16-7
Marlene Eck: 18-11
Janet Reinen: 15-12 Marcella Carothers: 15-15
Judy Lessard: 12-15 Denny Major: 13-16
Cam Smith: 11-17
New players this year were Kurt King, Marcella Carothers, Cam Smith, and subs Kathy Boesel and Dave Lessard. Also playing very hard were Carolyn Brueggerman and Diana Camp.
Our hope for next year is to bring in a few more players who enjoy playing the game. Just give me a call. See you next year.
SEASON ENDS FOR DEL TURA TRAVELING SHUFFLEBOARD TEAM
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SPORTS & EXERCISE
Tuesday Bowling League
By Glenn Tointon
DEL TURA BOWLING TEAM ENDS ON SADNESS
Like so many leagues and clubs, our bowling team had its season end with three weeks remaining because of the Coronavirus. Also cancelled was our banquet which was to be held at Phils 41 in Punta Gorda.
With an increase in size to twelve teams, we found the competition very strong. Our individual averages ranges from 181 for the highest to 89 at the low end. Even though the averages varied so much, we never stopped enjoying one of the most fun leagues we have been a part of over the last ten years. Not only did we fill the twelve teams made up of four players each, but we also had twenty-two substitutes ready to fill in when needed.
Our shortened season was finally won by 10 PINS, made up of Janet Ragone, Sue Brown, Marianela Tamayo, and Dave Csuy. Dave was one lucky man. Not only did he take first, but he was surrounded by three wonderful and beautiful teammates!
Here are just a few statistics I want to pass on to our readers:
High averages: Chuck Hokey 181, Tom Demshak 178,
Denise Rose 177, Janet Huss 176, Paul Smith 173, Diane Smith 148.
High handicap series:
Dan Larsen 743, Leon Buss 725, Janet Huss 713, Sue Barron 688
High handicap game:
Chuck Hokey 290, Joe Pollock 278, Gary Cromer 263, Nancy Ash 257, MaryKay Tointon 256,
Linda Laird 251
High substitute averages:
Tom Wight 161, Dave Traver 151,
Mark Huss 148, Mary Kato 143, Cathy Peplinski 136, Pat Roush 124
Next year our goal is to be back with energy, intent, and more enjoyment. May everyone have a great summer and be safe and happy!
9-Hole Women’s Golf Assoc. (DTNHWGA)
By Sandy Gove
We hope this article finds each of you and yours, wherever you are, doing well and coping as best as you can with the current challenge that we all share.
All spring events including the President’s Cup were cancelled along with our MemberGuest event that may be held at a later date.
Our planned April business meeting could not be held. As there was only one candidate received for each position, according to our bylaws the following officers were elected. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team going forward:
President: Justine Fitzgibbons Vice President: Debby Taylor
Treasurer: Lucy Schaefer Secretary: Dorothy Cook
Dues of $25.00 are due by July 1. Checks should be made payable to DTNHWGA and can either be sent to Lucy Schaefer, 266 Las Palmas Blvd., North Ft. Myers, FL 33903, or may be left at her home in the basket provided.
The golf course is looking wonderful with the maintenance crew working diligently each day, and despite our current shortfall of rain. The alligators, however, are feeling a bit neglected with no golfers to ogle them or interrupt their sunbaths with a stray golf ball or two. The ducks love the lush fairways and are even more relaxed than usual, waddling along without a care about golfers getting in their way. Water hazards are now free of golf balls as the diver just filled his truck completely with 14 bags of pond balls--I’m sure I contributed one bag alone, all initialed or stamped with a cute dragonfly! Oh well.
With the community being especially quiet right now, it is pleasant to walk, or see walkers and bicyclists (with required spacing between them) using the cart paths. Something is definitely missing however-YOU! We look forward to seeing each of you back out on the course, teeing them high and letting them fly, as soon as possible. Take care.
Del Tura Motorcycle Club
By Sheila Doublé
DEL TURA FAMILY
If you ever wonder “why Del Tura”? Regardless of who you are “we’re all family” and are there for each other.
Our community is so blessed to have such an amazing variety (all with our own opinions – haha) with-in the walls of Del Tura. In the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis Del Turians posted a $100 donation on the Del Tura Facebook page with-in a few hours it turned into over $1100 that was matched and donated to a few in need. The following week Del Turians organized a food/supply donation and had an amazing turn out for a Del Tura food drive (all of which was delivered with-in Del Tura). Thank you to the many wonderful people that took the time and love to donate for those that needed help. We’re grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community and thank you to Fred for your help as well.
We all look forward to when our community is back open and we can start a new daily routine.
When we can: We invite all riders for our Sunday Breakfast rides on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month (weather permitting) meet at 8am at the clubhouse parking lot.
Check out the Del Tura Events Facebook page for upcoming events: Coming Soon
HARLEY FUN HISTORY:
The Wild One may be the first movie featuring a Harley.
While 1969’s Easy Rider is viewed as the quintessential Harley-Davidson motorcycle movie and could be the first movie where its bikes took center stage, it was the 1953 classic The Wild One with Marlon Brando that gave Harley its first featured big-screen performance.
Of course, Brando wasn’t riding a Harley, but rather a Triumph Thunderbird 6T. However, Brando’s nemesis, Chino, of the rival Beetles motorcycle gang (played by Lee Marvin), straddled a 1950 Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide. Additional fun fact: The Beetles motorcycle gang is said to have helped inspire a rock band to later name itself something very similar
Lock Down Conversation
By Kathy Rupert
Just be careful because people are going crazy from being in lock down! Actually, I’ve just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster while drinking coffee and we all agreed that things are getting bad. I didn’t mention anything to the washing machine as she puts a different spin on everything. Certainly not to the fridge as he is acting cold and distant. In the end the iron straightened me out as she said everything will be fine, no situation is too pressing. The vacuum was very unsympathetic... told me to just suck it up, but the fan was more optimistic and hoped it would all soon blow over! The toilet looked a bit flushed when I asked its opinion and didn’t say anything, but the doorknob told me to get a grip. The front door said I was unhinged and so the curtains told me to... yes, you guessed it... pull myself together!
