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Hello VCC Community
Dennis Simonavice MASTER BOARD PRESIDENT
It is always busy here, and the past several weeks have been no exception. While unusual rain and hurricanes created increased attention needed to our grounds, we continue our work to make VCC better than ever and to keep you informed about “What’s Going On” behind the scenes and between our meetings. As always, if reading this brings questions, concerns, or comments to mind, please contact us at: vccmasterboard@vccgolfclub.com. Your Master Board October 2024
WHAT’S GOING ON?
We thank Steve Zielinski for his many years of service on the Master Board. He must leave the board due to ownership rules, but
has volunteered to continue to serve in support of many of our initiatives. Thank you, Steve!
1. We have appointed Michelle Suarez as a new board member at large to replace the vacancy left by Steve Zielinski. Michelle will fulfill Steve’s term which ends in March of 2025. Welcome, Michelle, and thank you for serving.
2. We thank Kristen Elliott who has agreed to serve as Secretary upon Michelle’s move. And we appreciate Kathy McElroy for serving as Assistant Secretary in Kristen’s place.
3. The new front door has received permitting and been installed
and painted. The windows provide a much safer entrance and exit as we can now see each other coming and going before opening the door.
4. We are still waiting for permits for our handrails. You can imagine how busy the Village of Estero is after back-toback storms, but our General Manager is in contact with them at least once a week to try to move our request forward.
5. The improved website is completed and will be released by the end of October. Please take some time to click around and let us know of any problems you find. We have tried to troubleshoot descriptions, directions, links, and listings, but let us know if you find a glitch. We offer a special thank you to Jim Luzzi for donating some of his absolutely incredible photographs to add color and beauty to the site.
6. We have received the finalized Reserve Study, and it has been examined in great detail by the Master Board, the General Manager, and our Finance Committee. The study is serving as an integral part of planning for VCC’s immediate needs and future projects.
7. Now that we have examined our financial status in detail, we
are ready to look at remodeling of the clubhouse, the main pool, and the patio area, as well as mobile food opportunities. The Facilities Committee will be taking the lead on this with contributions from the Ad Hoc Committee and from members. Watch your email and the website for upcoming open forum meeting dates.
8. Thanks to the hard work and many, many hours donated by our Treasurer and Finance Committee, our General Manager and staff leaders, and every single volunteer committee, we have established a 2025 budget. Our Treasurer and Finance Committee volunteers are hosting an open meeting to explain in detail every aspect of the new budget. It’s very important that members attend the meeting so we all understand our financial status.
On the Master Board, we appreciate a good tune and a sense of humor, so this month we offer lyrics from the Scorpions (1997). “The future’s in the air, I can feel it everywhere, Blowing with the wind of change.” We are excited about the future for VCC, so we’re embracing the wind of change happening here. Hope you feel the same!
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Committee Corner
LOIS CHRISTENSEN
As we approach a new year in the Villages at Country Creek, The Villager wants to help all residents become more familiar with the various committees and their work. We’ll start this month with a list of the committees, their missions, and their scope of duties. In subsequent issues we aim to provide articles from each of the committees so that residents may recognize the excellent work these committees provide. Note: Full descriptions and scope of duties for these committees are available on the VCC website.
Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Chair: Kathy Schal
Mission: Advise and assist the General Manager and the VCC Master Board in the architectural matters of the association to enhance our community in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner.
Common Grounds Committee
Co-Chairs: Pat Smoyer, Billie-Jean Snyder
Mission: Advise and assist the VCC Master Board and General Manager about the appearance and maintenance of the common grounds of VCC to enhance our community in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner.
Communications Committee (ComCom)
Chair: Lois Christensen
Mission: Advise and assist the VCC Master Board and General Manager in sharing information that enhances our community in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner.
Facilities Committee
Chair: Irene Crocker
Mission: Advise and assist the VCC Master Board and General Manager in providing facilities that enhance our community in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner.
Finance Committee
Chair: Rick Heltzel
Mission: Advise and assist the General Manager, VCC Master Board, and Treasurer, about the fiscal matters of the association so our community operates in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner.
Golf Committee
Chair: Bob Prange
Mission: Advise and assist the VCC Master Board, General Manager, and Golf Professional on golf aspects of the golf program to ensure our gold program operates in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner.
Common Grounds Committee
PATRICIA SMOYER
This past year many of you have heard me, Pat Smoyer, speak about Ganoderma, a deadly palm disease. Although it has been around for many years, only a few of you recognize it. A tree can have Ganoderma for many years and we won’t even recognize it until the conks start to show near the base of the tree. Usually the fronds start dying, or drooping, and no new fronds form.
There is no good way to determine if the tree is diseased prior to the conks appearing. Once conks are discovered, the tree needs to be removed and the stump ground out. Because the disease is spread by spores, tree removal and stump grinding needs to happen ASAP.
We could lose our palms if diseased trees are ignored. This year the Common Grounds Committee spent over $30,000 for the removal of diseased palms and their roots located all around the community on Common Grounds.
Please help us eradicate the diseased trees by keeping an eye out for the conks. Should you spot a possible infected tree, fill out a RIF paper from the office or online and bring it to the office. The Common Grounds Committee will check out the tree in question to verify if it has Ganoderma. If a tree does have Ganoderma, and it is on private property, it is the responsibility of the owner(s) to have both the tree and the stump removed.
Tennis Notes
The men started their Bonita League tennis on Monday, Oct. 21 for the 70+ 6.5. That was a home match against Valencia Bonita. On Thursday, October 24, we played at home against Miromar. Both matches began at 11am.
The season will be 8 weeks and run through the week of Dec. 13th.
KRISTEN SALERNO
Men’s Golf Association—CCMGA
DON POLULAK, PRESIDENT OF CCMGA
On behalf of myself (Don Polulak) and the CCMGA Board, I would like to welcome back our current and new residents to The Villages at Country Creek. We are proud of our golf club and our men’s golf league.
We would like to encourage current and new residents to consider joining our golf league. It is a great way to meet new people and make lasting friendships. Our league accommodates all skill levels. Whether you are a competitive golfer or new to the game, you will feel welcomed here at VCC.
Some of the benefits of joining the men’s league are the following:
• Access to premium tee times reserved exclusively for league play (on Wednesday & Friday.)
• Ability to participate in many events and league tournaments.
• Opportunity to win prizes each week.
• Once a month (Nov thru April) we have an 8am shotgun start followed by a luncheon and meeting after golf.
• We have four major tournaments throughout the season.
◦ Ravis Prueitt Match Play Fall Classic
◦ Member–Member Tournament
◦ Elmer Rawson Tournament
◦ Chuck Hunkins MGA Championship (2-Day Tournament)
Near the end of the season we have our annual Gala dinner exclusively for members and their spouses.
We will also have a meet and greet for new members in January, (date to be announced later), which gives the board an opportunity to answer any questions new members may have about our league or special rules of our golf course.
So don’t miss out on the action, hurry on down to the Pro Shop and sign up today!
Membership is very affordable. There is a $30 registration fee to join for the season and a $25 handicap fee, both payable on your member card or credit card.
The current CCLGA Executive Board members look forward to seeing you on the course, and wish you all a great season of golf.
CCLGA 2024-2025 News
The CCLGA Executive Board warmly welcomes back all our CCLGA members to enjoy the 2024-2025 ladies golf season. Registration for this year may be paid in the pro shop via check or member charge. Dues are $35 for CCLGA, and $25 for the GHIN handicap.
The CCLGA rules book is online on the women’s page. (Login to VCC, and then GOLF, and then Ladies Golf, and all the essential information is listed there.) The CCLGA email address: cclgacomm@gmail. com. The league schedules will be emailed to all CCLGA members.
The season’s highlights are our monthly scrambles/luncheons. Our first monthly scramble and luncheon will be held on November 12. Our annual charity event is scheduled for 2/13/2025. A chairperson is still needed for this event; if interested, please contact Alison Vukojevic at alison. vukojevic@gmail.com. Our annual member member event is scheduled for April 10, 2025. Diana Burton and Melissa Mowrey are the co-chairs for this event. Details to follow!
The current CCLGA Executive Board members look forward to seeing you on the course, and wish you all a great season of golf. President, Alison Vukojevic; Vice President, Bonnie Gibson; Secretary, Nancy Eisenberg; Treasurer, Patty Vavrik; Nine Hole Rep, Sue Mastrodonato; Parliamentarian, Lynn Polulak.
Wii Bowling
KAREN DOUGHERTY
Fall Wii bowling took a hit from Hurricanes Helene and Milton but, just like VCC, came out strong. We were stalled at the start, but Wii flourished with lots of good sport, great scores (and some not so great) and lots of camaraderie. Fall bowling will continue each Monday until Nov. 18, 2024. Sign up yourself, a friend or a foursome in the notebook in the lobby of the clubhouse. Cost is only $2 per game and ALL monies are returned to the winning bowlers (one mystery high score and one mystery low score).
New to Country Creek? Not new to Country Creek? Watch as our dining room transforms into a seven lane bowling alley!
Winter league bowling will begin January 13, 2025, and continue through March 31. During league play, there are teams of 4 that are scheduled each week to play. Again this season, we anticipate 56 teams. If you are not part of a team, please contact Jess Rott @ 701-498-3565 and she will try to place you on a team. If that’s not possible, we are ALWAYS in DESPERATE NEED of substitute bowlers.
Cost of league play will remain at $40 per player or $160 per team. If you would like a new team name, that will be done at registration. More information regarding registration and Captains’ meeting will be in an email.
Have fun this season!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Nov. 22, 2024
Registration for League play
Jan. 11, 2025
Mandatory Captains’ Meeting
Jan. 13, 2025
League play begins April 14, 2025 Wii Banquet
Care Bears
KAREN DOUGHERTY
Care Bears is an organization at the Villages at Country Creek that is totally free to our residents. It is run through the goodness of our residents that have donated many wonderful medical equipment pieces to be loaned out to those of us in need. Again, it is free. If you are in need of a wheelchair, walker, seated walker, knee scooter, shower chair, commode, crutches or cane, we should have one available for your temporary use.
We also provide transportation to doctor visits when we can, or shopping for groceries that you may need. Please allow us time to coordinate any trips you might need.
SPINACH SALAD
Attention HOA Presidents—
I have new information sheets to be placed in your bulletin boards at your mailboxes or at the bulletin board at the swimming pools. Please call me (Karen @ 217-220-0626) and I will be sure to get these important notices to you.
To update our records for volunteers, please contact Karen Dougherty at 217-220-0626 if you are willing to drive members of our
community. Most times we are not needed for transportation because of our wonderful neighbors helping their neighbors. However, on occasion, we receive requests for rides.
I look forward to meeting the volunteers and any residents that might need our help. Stay safe and healthy!
Cook’s Corner
JUDY LIESKE
SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING: SALAD INGREDIENTS:
Box of Baby Spinach
4 hard boiled eggs
8 slices of bacon
Croutons Cashews
Mix all in jar.
½ c veg oil
¼ c ketchup
¼ c vinegar
¼ c sugar
1 small onion grated
1 T of Worcestershire sauce
A History of the Villages at Country Creek
The May issue of The Villager included a short history of The Villager itself. With the knowledge that we have many new members, the Villager staff will continue a look back at where we came from by reprinting over the next few months some of the articles from “A Short History of the Villages at Country Creek” compiled in 2013 by Mary Ann Moyer and others. This year a celebration of VCC’s 35th birthday is scheduled for December 12. Details will be
forthcoming, but the event will include Glow Golf and activities at the clubhouse.
And so, we begin . . .
THE EARLY YEARS–1900–1987
In the early 1900s, cattleman millionaire, Daniel Augustus Green Floweree, came to Fort Myers from Montana and bought land in Alva and in Estero to grow citrus crops.
At one time his Estero and Alva groves, combined, were the largest individually owned citrus grove operation in Florida—some say in the whole United States. The story of Villages at Country Creek begins on property that was once Floweree’s Estero citrus grove.
Floweree’s home was not on the Estero property. While his mansion was being built on First Street in Fort Myers next to the Burrough’s house, he rented the Thomas Edison home. The Floweree mansion was torn down in the 60s.
Among the structures Floweree built in Estero in 1902 were a hunting lodge on the north branch of the Estero River and a packinghouse on the south branch. The north branch runs behind Blacksmith Forge. The south branch runs by the clubhouse and first tee. The women workers lived on the second floor of the packinghouse. (Pilings remain at the site.) The location on the river was chosen since fruit was shipped out by boat. Even though the river was sometimes difficult because of sandbars along the way, boats were still a better means of shipping because roads were impassable in those days. The lodge became the on-site supervisor’s house and remained until the 1970s.
Forbes Horne was the last on-site manager of the Floweree Grove. Other members of his family preceded him as managers. Dorothy Horne Evrard, the daughter of Forbes and Helen Horne was born there and still lives today on River Ranch Road.
The Floweree citrus operation was the largest, but there were other smaller citrus groves in the area. They, too, would become part of VCC. One grove was the 30-acre
“Joy Farm” that was situated in the area of the present entrance to the Villages at Country Creek. It was owned by R.G. Collier, who served as a Lee County commissioner from 1909 to 1914. He was involved in a major issue in those days—the need for a good hard road from Naples to Fort Myers to replace the existing sandy two-track road. For financial reasons, Lee County was not able to complete its portion of the Tamiami Trail. (The Fort Myers to Naples section of the Trail was completed in late 1926 and the entire Tamiami Trail in 1928.)
In early 1953, the Floweree property and other small groves were acquired by the Winter Park Land Company headed by the influential heiress
Jeannette Genius McKean. In the 70s the land company rented the Estero property to a group of investors from Alva who cleared the land and tried to raise avocado trees but failed.
In March 1985 Weiner Homes, a New Jersey company, purchased 283 acres in Estero. After zoning approval and a tree survey were completed, Lee County granted the final development order. In May 1987 Weiner Homes finally took title to the site and began construction on a new community infrastructure and golf course, soon to be called the Village at Country Creek.
NEXT MONTH: THE NEW COMMUNITY 1987-1990
Residential Safety –How to Deter Thieves
LOIS CHRISTENSEN
While most of us know the basics of home safety, it was pleasant and informative to hear Sheriff Representative Heather Turco remind us of them. And we learned some new things as well. The Residential Safety–How to Deter Thieves presentation took place on Tuesday, October 15 at the clubhouse. Approximately 35 residents attended. The presentation focused on our homes, valuables, vehicles, and neighborhood contacts. Among the tips were:
• Keep doors and windows always locked.
• Keep your garage door closed.
• Use alarms and/or cameras and keep blinds/drapes closed at night and open during the day.
• Never hide keys outside.
• Do not mention travel plans on social media.
• Keep shrubs and trees trimmed (so no one can hide in or behind them).
• Shred important documents.
• Store valuables in a safe place other than the master bedroom (this is where thieves look first).
• Keep an inventory of valuables–either a list, video, or photographs (including serial/model numbers).
• Attach trackers on bicycles, golf carts, even wallets.
• Always lock your car and remove valuables.
• Know your neighbors and communicate with them.
• Report suspicious people, behavior, and vehicles (239-477-1000).
• Report a crime in progress or an emergency by calling 911.
• If you spot someone/something suspicious, focus on identifying a person from the top down (hair, clothing, shoes) or for a car, focus on color, dents, decals, and other identifying elements.
Criminals hate lights and noise or attention–they do not want to risk being caught. They dislike dogs, nosy neighbors and they look like an “average person.”
Thanks to Raphael for scheduling this presentation and to Heather Turco and the Sheriff’s Department for bringing it to us.
Stay safe everyone.
HEATHER TURCO
Oktoberfest, October 4, 2024
SUSAN D’ALESSANDRO
The start of our Fall season began with an Oktoberfest party in the Clubhouse on a rainy Friday evening. The Clubhouse was beautifully decorated with Octoberfest décor and filled with people ready to enjoy the menu of soft pretzels, pork schnitzel and sauerbraten, as well as apple strudel with ice cream for dessert, all prepared by Chef Kwaze. As usual, Rafael did a marvelous job!
There was a live band rather than a DJ, and all were having a wonderful time enthusiastically dancing to the music. There were even individuals dressed in Lederhosen.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENING
Book Club News
LOIS CHRISTENSEN
The Villager encourages book clubs within the Villages at Country Creek to share the titles, and summaries if you wish, with the community. To get the ball rolling, the Second Monday Book Club offers a list of the books they have read since the beginning of the year. The women in this group enjoyed reading and discussing them; perhaps you will as well.
January – The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
February – Killers of the Flower Moon by David Gran
March – Foster and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
April – Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
May – Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
June – The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
July – The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
August – The Women by Kristen Hannah
September – Belcanto by Ann Patchett
October – The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marie Molnar
How to install and use Hotwire Fision
JUDY LIESKE
Resident Directory News
LOIS CHRISTENSEN
Now that VCC is using a digital form of the resident directory, there is a very easy way to access it and some other important information on your phone through Clubhouse Online. The Clubhouse Online Mobile App can be found in your phone’s App Store and on both Google Play and Apple.
Download the app and you’re all set! Once you open the app, scroll down to find Villages at Country Creek. Login information will be the same Username and Password as the one you use on the VCC Website.
When you login, you will have three areas to choose from: Events, Roster, and Statements. Events will list upcoming calendar events at VCC. Roster is the up-to-date resident directory and can be searched by either name or address. For example, you can search by first name, last name, house number or street name. Statements allows you to view your current balance/statement and past statements.
In Memoriam
ALFRED SILVA FRADE
Alfred Silva Frade, age 86, died September 12, 2024 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a son of the late Jose and Angelina (Ponte) Frade, he lived in Massachusetts most of his life and for the past 8 years he resided in Country Creek in Estero, Florida. He was employed as an electrician in the Building Department for the City of New Bedford for 19 years before his retirement on disability. Alfred served in the Army as Military Police in South Korea during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Kathleen Frade; his brother, Antonio S. Frade; and his sister, Dorothy S. Frade. Survivors include his wife, Janice M. Frade; son, Kenneth J.
Frade and daughter-in-law Djiny Frade of Berkley, Massachusetts; a brother, Joseph S. Frade of New Bedford, Massachusetts; as well as three grandchildren, Ryan Cody Frade, Jarren Jeffrey Frade and Kerrie Michelle Frade; great granddaughter, Zarielle Frade; great grandson, Luca Frade; sisterin-law Gale and brother-in-law Jon Malita.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33967.
BARBARA LEE LITZEN
April 16, 1937 - June 7, 2024
Barbara (Lee) Litzen, 87, of Estero, FL, and previously Sandwich, MA, died peacefully at her home on June 7, 2024. Barbara was well known for her energetic personality and upbeat, can-do approach to life.
of the school’s Cheerleading Squad. She remained active in Alumni Affairs, events, and class communications and gatherings throughout her life, including attending many Thayer Days held during the Red Sox Spring Training games in Ft. Myers, FL. In 1959, she graduated from UMASS-Amherst, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority and met Donald Litzen, her loving husband of 64 years.
Born and raised in So. Weymouth, MA, her father was the local community doctor. This likely provided the training ground for her lifelong dedication to lifting up those around her. She attended both middle and high school at Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA, graduating in 1955. There, not surprisingly, she was a member
Married in 1960, the two began their teaching careers right out of college, Barbara instructing students in Home Economics at Abington H.S. for more than 25 years. In 1976, the couple moved to Sandwich, MA, where Barbara brought her vast knowledge and experience to the retail food industry. Her seafood recipes were in especially high demand.
Upon their retirement in 1998, Barbara and Don moved to Country Creek in Estero, FL, and became instantly active in their new community. For many years, she served as the volunteer Chair of the Country Creek Social Committee and was responsible for planning all of the community’s events and activities throughout the year, including fashion shows, group travel, dinners, dances, and more. She was also actively involved in the large-scale renovation
of the organization’s clubhouse and facilities. In 2016, Barbara was presented with the Country Creek Service Award in honor of her many contributions to the community throughout the years.
Barbara was a tireless and devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many, and her sparkle, energy, and infectious laugh will be greatly missed.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Donald Litzen, and nearly a dozen nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Philip and Edith Lee of Weymouth, MA; her brother Donald and his wife Reka of Maryland; and her brother Norman. Her sister-in-law Mary Jane of Ohio survives her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of your choosing.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting: www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
DOROTHY HALEY
Long time resident Dorothy Haley passed away on September 7 at the age of 101. She was the mother of former resident Ro Lambert. Services were held at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community on September 18.
KATHLEEN A. CLINTON
Kathleen A. “Kathy” (Gould) Clinton, 79, a longtime resident of Framingham, MA, formerly of Mashpee, MA and Estero, FL, died Monday, September 23, 2024 at home with her daughters by her side. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Arnold W. & Katherine A. (Connor) Gould, and the beloved wife of the late John A. “Jack” Clinton.
Family and friends honored and remembered Kathleen’s life by gathering in the McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home on Monday, October 7. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, October 8 in St. Bridget Church, Framingham. Interment followed in St. Stephen Cemetery.
MARK TIMOTHY FETTER
Mark Timothy Fetter, 71, of Toledo, IA passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Tama, IA while doing one of his favorite things, golfing.
Visitation and Celebration of Mark’s life was held Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. There was a time of sharing following the Visitation that evening.
RICHARD ALLEN BARTON
Richard Allen Barton of Candlewood Hollow and Burr Ridge, Illinois, passed on Sunday, August 4, at Gulf Coast Medical Center. He was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, 7 years ago. A seasonal resident, Rich enjoyed his time in Country Creek playing golf and tennis and attending events and evening dinners with his martini at our clubhouse. With a civil engineering degree from the University of Illinois, he started his career with a national steel company as the field commander in North Dakota responsible for making sure the doors of the Minuteman missile silos were properly installed and balanced. From there he was a construction engineer on the John Hancock Center and First National Bank building in Chicago, and in New York, the World Trade Center and the General Motors Building. Later, he spent many years building
bridges and roads in Illinois. After striking out on his own, he formed a bridge building company and a property management and acquisition company.
Rich was a member of the Rotary Club of Hinsdale, Illinois where he served as club president and was a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and member of the Rotary Arch Klumph Society. He was a member of the Willowbrook Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club and also enjoyed sailing his boat on Lake Michigan for many years. Rich enjoyed attending the FGCU men’s and women’s basketball games and was an Eagles Club member and major donor to the athletic department. Also of special interest was St. Jude’s, where he was a member of the Danny Thomas–St. Jude Society.
His wife, Jane Hopson, will have a Celebration of Life at VCC in the Fall.
RONALD MEDEK
Ronald (Ron) Medek, age 75 of Estero, FL, formerly of Lockport, IL passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024 in Estero, FL. He was born at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL on February 26, 1949 to the late Margaret (Axelson) and John Medek. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (Katilavas) Medek, two children, Robert (Biljana) Medek of Clarendon Hills, IL and Karen and Matthew Rice of Palm Bay, FL. Karen and Matt have three children (Margaret, Daphne and Owen) who loved their Papa. The Medek families have also loved their dogs and the tradition continues in every household.
Ron spent his entire 45 year career in the wholesale and retail automotive industry working for manufacturers, dealers and retail distributors, and retired for medical reasons in 2012. Ron loved to fix
In Memoriam
JUST FOR LAUGHS...
things and “tinker” with anything. He also loved music of all kinds from Classical to Rock and enjoyed playing the keyboard in his later years.
Cremation rites were performed and a private memorial service was held.
Villager Staff
Editorial Staff: Lois Christensen, Susan D’Alessandro, Margaret Farmar, Judy Lieske
Contact/Submissions: VCCVillager@gmail.com
The Villager welcomes resident memoriams and article submissions describing Country Creek life. News of social and sporting activities are welcome, and accompanying photos are encouraged. The Villager does not publish articles with a religious or political theme or opinion pieces that demonstrate a particular bias.
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