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FEBRUARY 2015 | VOLUME 7 ISSUE 2 A PUBLICATION OF THE PIONEER RIDGE HOA, A DEL WEBB COMMUNITY

An evening of wine, chocolate and cheese

Friday, February 13, 2015 7 - 9 pm

$12 per person

An assortment of wines, chocolates, and cheeses for you to savor.

Light music provided by Tom Orzell. An opportunity to visit with old and new friends.

Registration opens

January 12, 2015 and closes when full.

What's Personality Got to Do With It? Monday, February 16, 2015 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bob Haag, a recent presenter on the history of Native Americans, brings his popular college lecture on personality types to Pioneer Ridge. Personality typing is all the rage these

days. It is used by business, marketing firms, dating services, educational institutions and even governments. The roots of these classification methods are found in early Greece, and there are a number of versions being used today. Find out more about the most frequently used method (the Myers Briggs Type Indicator), and learn exactly how it relates to you. You may see all of your relationships a little differently after this eye-opening presentation.

You Are What You Think Tuesday, March 3, 2015

5:00PM

Your subconscious mind is where you control your emotions and behaviors and the best method of reaching your subconscious mind is through the relaxed state of hypnosis. You are what you think, and renowned hypnotherapist Don Mannarino will provide you the positive suggestions for changing the way you think and therefore changing the way you feel and behave! Just listen to Don’s mellifluous voice ~ relax ~ and allow his positive suggestions, combined with your personal level of motivation, motivate you to succeed at anything you choose. What you choose to think always becomes true!

Don will offer three one-hour seminars starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at Pioneer Ridge. Each seminar will focus on a different topic and each participant will receive a CD for at-home follow-up and reinforcement. The cost of the program is $75 per person, with a minimum of 20 participants needed (combined between the three programs.) The first session (5 p.m.) will focus on Weight Loss and Sugar Addiction. The second session (6 p.m.) will focus on Anxiety, Pain Relief and Insomnia. The third session (7 p.m.) will focus on Smoking Cessation. All three sessions will also include instruction on a self-hypnosis technique to be used for stress relief. Registration deadline is February 20 – adult family and friends are welcome to join you.

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"All you need is love. But a little

chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."

- Charles M. Schulz

Doc Dixon Comedy Show! Thursday, February 19, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Back by popular demand! For the past 25 years, Doc Dixon has performed for clubs, resorts and corporate events across the country. He has performed with the Tonight Show’s Jay Leno, and has twice entertained for the First Family at The White House. Magic’s #1 trade journal said, “Doc is one of the truly great working magicians and a hilarious performer. He is inspiring on every level.”

Get ready for a fun, interactive, hilarious evening of amazement that you will never forget! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Price per person is $10 and includes dessert and coffee after the show. Family and friends are welcome to join you.


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Plant-Based Diet Saved My Life Tuesday, February 3, 2015 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Deacon Pat was they typical American. Despite working for 20 years in hospital administration, surrounded by healthcare, he was neglecting himself. Like so many people, he found himself on a slippery slope. His doctor prescribed medication to treat his blood pressure. He took pills to suppress his cholesterol. He had medicine to control his diabetes. He had a few stents. He had bypass. Then, he was told there was nothing more to be done.

Deacon Pat found himself between a rock and a hard place.

Come learn how this man, with the help of world-renowned physician Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, discovered that heart disease is truly a food-borne illness, and how he used food, specifically a whole foods, plant-based diet, to turn his life around. You’ll be amazed. He’ll also provide samples of plant-based recipes for all to try. Be sure to register by Friday, January 30, to save yourself a seat.

His website: http://deaconpathumphrey.blogspot.com/

Cooking Demos & Discussions Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23, 2015 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Let's continue in our exploration of what it means to follow a Whole Foods Plant Based diet. Come to a cooking demo and food sampling with Laurie plus a frank discussion on the barriers to adopting this way of eating, plus some additional facts on how we can try to jump those hurdles.

Attendees are also invited to bring potluck dishes for sampling that follow this eating plan along with a copy of their recipe. Please register to attend - this is a free event.

Donald J. Mannarino, M.A. is a highly respected, dynamic, and versatile nationally certified clinical hypnotist who has successfully conducted and perfected his popular hypnosis wellness seminars on smoking cessation and weight loss since 1978. Don has provided clinical hypnosis for several major health organizations such as The American Heart Association and for numerous hospitals and corporations for over 30 years,

including programs at local hospitals. In private practice since 1978, Don sees many clients for Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, Insomnia, Stress, Pain, ADHD, Sports Enhancement, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, as well as many other diverse applications of clinical hypnosis. Don has enjoyed the unique opportunity to virtually hypnotize tens-of-thousands of individuals to reach their personal level of success. Upon being awarded the master-of-arts degree in Counseling and Human Services from John Carroll University, Don has become an authority on the advanced induction methods of authentic hypnosis as mastered through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis as well as receiving the national certification of the National Guild of Hypnotists. Don is a recognized member of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, The American Association of Hypnosis, The National Guild of Hypnosis and the American Psychological Association Hypnosis Division-13. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and television shows. Personal area of special interest: smoking cessation, weight loss, stress relief, motivation, self-confidence, positive thinking, pain control, sports enhancement, insomnia, flight phobia, anxiety, panic disorders and ADHD.

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Celebration of Art Song Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

An art song is a vocal music composition, usually written for one voice with piano accompaniment, and usually in the classical tradition. Baldwin-Wallace University will host an Art Song performance at Pioneer Ridge, featuring Lucy Anders, a soprano and senior student majoring in musical theatre. While at BW, Lucy has appeared as Maggie in A CHORUS LINE, Gretel in HANSEL AND GRETEL, and Jenny Cavallari in the Ohio Premier of LOVE STORY: THE MUSICAL. Lucy has also been seen onstage at Porthouse Theatre in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, MY FAIR LADY, OLIVER, and STARMITES, and has performed with Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Great Lakes Theatre in RICHARD III and SWEENEY TODD. After graduating in May, Lucy will move to NYC to pursue her performing career. With piano accompaniment by Jason Aquila, Lucy will perform a recital of art songs, opera arias and music theatre selections. Don’t miss this fabulous showcase of local talent! Sign up to save a seat at this free event.

Mandalas & More Friday, February 20, 2015 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Mandalas and More is a free social circle for creative women! Sign up to participate in this simple yet relaxing get together and let your creativity cut loose as you color a mandala while

chatting with neighbors. All supplies are provided - sign up to save a seat!

Winter Fitness Center Reminder By George Gorman

When using the Fitness Center during the winter weather, please bring a change of gym shoes to the Lodge. Both the salt and snow are tough on the exercise equipment. This is especially true of the treadmills.

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Don’t forget to check our website

The Community Governance / Documents section has:

Frequently Asked Questions for Homeowners Forms

Governing Documents for the HOA

And while your on the website, check out The Marketplace / Classifieds!

Hollywood Casino Bus Tour Friday, February 27, 2015 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration is now open for this Bus Tour. Your trip will include casino playing time(or eating a fabulous buffet lunch) and a glass museum tour. Itinerary details: 7:45 a.m. - Depart Lodge (Plaza Stop en route) 10:00 a.m. - Arrive at Hollywood Casino in Toledo (Receive $10 Slot Play Bonus - Lunch On Own) 1:00 p.m. - Depart Casino 1:30 p.m. - Arrive at Toledo Glass Museum for docent-led tour (Extra time to visit Museum of Art next door) 3:30 p.m. - Depart for Home

Total price per person is $31 included driver gratuity. Registration opens Friday, January 9 after the Homeowner Social!

Picasso: Life of a Minotaur Tuesday, February 17, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was the great shape-shifting artist

of the 20th century, producing work in a many media and

styles on a wide range of themes. His most famous

painting Guernica was his visual response to the destruction

of the Spanish city of that name by the Luftwaffe in 1939. Cubism, his most noted innovation, was an exploration of three-dimensional on a two-dimensional canvas. Picasso likened himself to the mythological Minotaur, a creature with a human body and a bull’s head, an apt icon for a man with raging appetites and a prodigious outpouring of art. This PowerPoint presentation will show how he made his life into a legend in his own time.

Warren Campbell-Gaston is a retired United Methodist minister and Renaissance man. His interests include poetry, dance and the study of psychology, art, and literature. He has just

published a book of poems: Incidents and Instances. He

has taught at the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Baldwin-Wallace University and the Rose Institute for Lifelong Learning. He and his wife Katherine enjoy travel and hiking.

Alphabet Soup Social – C & D to V & W Friday, February 20, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Alphabet Soup Social - a casual morning mixer in the Sun Room designed to introduce you to the other end of the alphabet! Each month we will host an information social, inviting folks with last names beginning with a certain letter to come together for an organized meet/greet. These little events will have some structured socializing led by Laurie with refreshments provided by Denise Shafer of Morgan Stanley. This month, we will introduce the letters C & D to V & W. Please register at the desk to attend.

The Historical, International and Ethnic Tour of Cleveland – Part I Friday, March 20th

Cleveland’s International Heritage is tied to the many immigrant groups that came here in search of a better life, while maintaining the rich tradition, legacies and customs of their native lands. Come join your friends as we travel around our world in one very fast-paced day, to see the many different ethnic and historical cultures that make Cleveland a wonderful mosaic of people and places. Approximate time for this bus tour will be from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Official time to be announced later.

We’ll start by seeing where Moses Cleaveland actually landed in 1796, paving the way for others to follow. We’ll see where later immigrants settled like Irishtown Bend, plus we’ll stop at German and Lebanese shops to sample their wares and see a special Asian market in our own Chinatown that draws shoppers from all over Ohio.

We’ll go by an Ohio City church that was “Station Hope” to help slaves on the Underground Railway escape. And we’ll have our first morning stop at Westside Market.

We’ll see where John D. Rockefeller got his start and where Abraham Lincoln visited twice. We’ll stop in Cleveland’s University Circle and the well-known Little Italy.

We’ll show you a small bakery where all the bakers worked for Hough Bakery (which closed in 1993, but these bakers still use the original recipes).

Registration for this bus tour will begin after the February Homeowner Social on February 6. Total cost per person is $66 and includes transportation, lunch at the famous Sokolowski’s, driver gratuity, and a few surprises along the way.



Events

Groundhog Day History

Groundhog Day marks the midway point between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. It is a derivative from the early Christian holiday of Candlemas Day. The holiday is commemorated when a famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerges from his burrow and looks for his shadow. The tradition goes that this day, is used to help determine how many weeks of winter might be left. It is observed every year on February 2nd and was established in 1887.

Heart & Sole Challenge

You’re invited!

Be Inspired with all the Healthy Happenings

in North Ridgeville

How much: FREE! (YES! FREE!)

“Healthy is Happening” in North Ridgeville – and we want YOU to be part of the plan! Please join us as we kick-off a year-long campaign of wellness in the city.

Heart & Sole Challenge North Ridgeville is a community-based health and wellness initiative designed to improve the cardiovascular health and overall well-being of those who live and work in North Ridgeville by encouraging healthier lifestyles through access to physical fitness and good nutrition.

The program was created through a collaboration with local businesses, wellness providers, and community groups, and will provide ongoing health screenings, wellness education, health events and other resources and support necessary to help residents take charge of their health.

On Saturday, February 28, we will unveil our 2015 calendar of events to inspire residents to lace up, sign up, and show up. There will be health screenings, giveaways, and lots of motivation to improve your health.

Registration for this free event will be done online through North Ridgeville Parks and Rec. See Weekly Updates for details.

Denny Diamond & The Jewels Monday, March 16, 2015 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Denny Diamond & The Jewels are an accomplished family trio who have delighted audiences across the nation. The show is a celebration of some of America’s legendary performers such as Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Glen Campbell and features their well-known tribute to the music of Neil Diamond. In the same tradition as “Ozzie and Harriet”, Denny Diamond & The Jewels, (Denny, sons Lucas and Spenser), deliver clean fun music while mixing in the family wit and humor like that of the “Smothers Brothers”. And Neil Diamond fans have been delighted by the similarity of Denny’s baritone voice to that of their idol.

The 3 piece is actually a 4 piece as Spenser plays bass and drums simultaneously. Seeing and hearing is believing!

The show is filled with music you fell in love with performed by a family trio you’ll adore. Guests of the show have said, “you walk away feeling like you just left their home and you can’t wait for the next visit”. From soup to nuts, Denny Diamond & The Jewels will leave you with a song in your heart, a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

Registration is $10 per person and family and friends are welcome to join you. Registration will open Monday, February 9.

Veggie Valentine

You may not "carrot" all for me The way I care for you.

You may "turnip" your nose When I plead with you

But if your "heart" should "beet" with mine Forever "lettuce" hope

There is no reason in the world Why we two "Cantaloupe."

Author Unknown



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Staff Updates

George’s Journal By George Gorman, Property Manager

Happy Winter . I like to start all my newsletters by telling you what day I am writing it. Since the newsletter articles have to be turned in a few weeks before the actual Newsletter is available, I do not want to appear confused. Or is it too late for that??? Ha Ha.

I am writing this article on Monday, January 12th. So far, we have only had to plow the driveways twice. Compared to last year, we are doing great. It was nice not to have to do any plowing in November and December. I have always thought if you can wait until January before we see a heavy snow covering on the ground, winter seems both a lot more tolerable and a lot shorter.

Even though there is currently 4 or 5 inches of snow on the grass, once we get a moderate break in the temperatures, Brickman will begin to trim down the ornamental grasses throughout the community. A few weeks ago, we started the dormant pruning of the pear trees as well.

While spring is still nine weeks away, once the weather does break for good, we will begin our usual hustle and bustle to complete the spring clean-up and start the numerous projects we have planned for the nice weather.

I thought I would take a few moments to list the just a few of the items we have planned this year. In April we will be emptying the outdoor pool and acid washing the plaster as well as making several repairs to the tile and grout. We will also begin painting the interior of the Lodge in February and replacing some the more worn items of furniture.

Once the outdoor pool is up and running, we will be cleaning

the surface of the indoor pool and making some minor repairs

as well. The outdoor pool should not be down more than five days. I am sorry for the inconvenience, but one of the reasons both the Lodge and all the amenities look as good as they do after seven years, is the constant maintenance and upkeep they receive.

On a smaller scale, we will be crack filling portions of the walking trail and installing a large bike rack near the outdoor pool entrance. Last year we installed a large bike rack near the tennis and pickle ball courts and this did a great job of alleviating some of the congestion on the sidewalks behind the Lodge. In early summer we will be putting in some additional outdoor pool lights. With the successful pool events we had last year, it became apparent that more light could definitely be used. Especially when the fun pushes the party well past sunset.

Note: I know this might be premature, but once the snow is completely melted, please take a few minutes to walk around

the outside perimeter of your home and inspect the lower sections of siding for any damage caused by the string trimmers. Last year it seemed like we had a lot of left over damage that was unrepaired at the end of 2013.

Pet Owners: Frequently, I like to walk and drive around the community to look at how the new construction is progressing, as well as how the entire community is looking.

Unfortunately, I continue to see evidence that not everyone is picking up after their dogs. At times this does become a very frustrating issue to deal with.

I assume all pet owners realize that they should be picking up after their animals, but that is not the case. During my last community drive/walk around, there is definitely an issue on Foxboro with pets not being cleaned up after.

Again, please clean up after your pet at all times.



Staff Updates

Laurie’s Corner By Laurie Kortowich, Lifestyle Director

To Change or Not to Change…..

That most certainly is the question. I have just returned from three days of intensive study, focusing on the Model for Improvement, the System of Profound Knowledge, Understanding Variation, Data Collection and Analysis, and the many, many factors that apply pressure to a system that is attempting to implement change. I felt like my brain was on a taffy pulling machine, stretching me out in all different directions.

I learned that I don’t know all that I think I know. I learned that even the simplest of changes has to proceed through a series of cycles before becoming a fundamental way of life. I learned that with every change, we experience loss. As students, we were asked three questions repeatedly over the

course of our training in reference to our improvement projects. What are we trying to accomplish? How will we know that change is an improvement? And, what change can we make that will result in improvement?

To say this was an eye-opening experience would be the understatement of my career. I feel a deep sense of privilege to be in the room among these community leaders, working together on these “wicked problems”. To try to improve cardiovascular health for residents of North Ridgeville,

specifically Pioneer Ridge, is a bigger problem than I am trained to handle by myself. But the purpose of this training is to arm individuals with tools needed to successfully tackle these problems from the most basic and elementary level. And to keep chiseling away with small changes, small improvements, in an effort to have deep and measurable results in the long run.

The challenges are great, but the reward is greater. And please know this – I absolutely and positively understand that no one moved to Pioneer Ridge to hear sermons about healthy choices. But I have a tiny little hunch that because you moved here, because you sought to find a place with like-minded individuals, we have a fighting chance to make some serious improvement over the status quo. And if that means living longer, healthier lives, who would argue against our intentions?

All are invited to drop into one of the many cooking demos and discussions this month. They will feature real conversations about all the forces that drive our habits and a realistic look at

what changes we can think about making. You might be surprised that the plan is far less drastic than the alternatives. And if you simply try a new recipe and enjoy it? That counts as improvement. Hope to see you there.

Please welcome the following new homeowners to Pioneer Ridge: Art & Deb Deremiah, Roy & Carol Slover, Peter & Jennifer Meckes, Marie & Shane Morton, John Adams. Hope to see all of you at the next Homeowner Social on Friday, February 6th!

Prize Winning

Chicken Chili Recipe! By John LiBassi

1/2 whole chicken 1# mild sausage 1# gr. beef 2 cans cannellini beans 1 can kidney beans 2 sweet onions 1 32 oz can diced tomatoes 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes 1 32 oz can sauce 1 bottle of beer 2 clove garlic

2 jalapeno peppers 1 habanero pepper 4 - 5 mild peppers

2 table chili powder 1 or more table cayenne pepper salt/pepper veg. oil

Heat oil in pan, add garlic and onions, then add chicken, brown both sides.

Add beer.

In separate pan brown sausage, beef and peppers add to chicken pot.

Simmer until chicken is cooked.

Remove chicken and cool and debone.

Add to pot, tomatoes, sauce, beans and spices, simmer 10 mins.

Add chicken back into pot and simmer 2 hours.

Enjoy!



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Committees

Sunshine Committee By Linda Zochowski

The Sunshine Committee has a list of volunteers that are willing to be your “Street Captain”, a volunteer on your street to whom you can go to with information about a neighbor that has fallen, had surgery, been ill (like most of us this year including me). Your Street Captain then calls or emails Eileen Snyder or me with that information; and we, the Sunshine Committee, send out the appropriate card, greeting, or memorial to those who need a bit of a hug. If interested in adding your name to our list, let us know. The list will be uploaded to the Pioneer Ridge website under Community Governance. See the Street Captain list on the next page.

We are growing in size (and projects) and need help. So, if you are looking to get involved in our community, JOIN us. Sunshine meets the first Wednesday of the month. If anyone you know has had surgery, been ill, or has lost a loved one, let us know so we can send out a card to let them we are thinking of them. Please send the information to your street

captain so they can call Eileen Snyder, or call or email me at: [email protected], 440-353-3954.

Donations the Sunshine Committee is looking for and need at this time are: hot chocolate, cereal hot or cold, SOUP, packaged cookies, personal items i.e. deodorant, shampoo, toilet paper

etc…. Also, comfort foods; mac & cheese, soup, spaghetti sauce, pasta, stew, rice, and/or any other jarred or boxed dinners i.e. Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper that are warm, quick and easy to prepare. In addition, socks (any, adult or child, doesn’t matter) and undershirts (any, adult or child) It is so needed and appreciated.

Thank you!

International Smorgasbord By Jo Ann Robinette, Event Chairman Event Planners Committee

Back by popular demand, The Event Planners Committee will host your International Smorgasbord on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 6 - 9 pm. Make your favorite ethnic dish from your heritage OR bring a favorite dish of your choice. Come join your neighbors and friends for a pleasant dinner and evening of great entertainment. Big Mike and Company will feature acoustical guitars and great vocals. Look for more information in the next newsletter. Save the date and plan to

join us.

Tuesday Team Trivia Night By Jenny Barden, Event Chairman Event Planners Committee

Looking for a fun evening with friends? Do you like to work as a team to solve a problem? What do you remember from the 50s and 60s? Not good at trivia – not a problem! Your entire table of eight (your team) will be putting their heads together to come up with the correct answer.

Join us on Tuesday, March 10, for Team Trivia. Tables will answer questions to earn points. Questions will come from several decades and topics will include sports, music, general knowledge, science, and everything in between. In addition to having a lot of fun, you will go home with a nostalgic prize!

So join us from 7 to 9 pm. Cost is $8 per person, snacks, coffee and tea will be provided. Feel free to bring your own beverage.

Buildings and Grounds is Looking for

New Members By George Gorman, Property Manager

The Buildings and Grounds Committee is looking for two new members. We are especially encouraging those homeowners in the new areas of the community to join. The main job of the B&G Committee is to review projects affecting the Lodge, all the amenities and the Common Area grounds throughout the community. This committee works closely with the Property Manager to develop, plan and ensure completions of projects designed to not only maintain, but to improve items such as the pools, hard surface courts, Common Area beds, all Common Area trees and plantings and walking trails. If interested or you need more information please contact me at the Lodge.

Want to become involved in the community?

Join one of the many committees, clubs, and groups.

Stop in any time they meet –

you’ll be glad you did!

mailto:[email protected]



Coupons for Troops A Sunshine Committee Project open to all residents

Everyone is invited to come. We will be meeting in the Sunroom at the Lodge on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 10 - 11 am or so to clip and sort manufacturers’ coupons to send to the troops. If you have some time, bring your scissors and join us to chat as we work on the coupons.

If you’d like to clip coupons at home, let us know and we can take some to you.

The bases ask us to help them by sorting. If you cut them at home, please sort them by food, non-food, pet, and baby, if possible. Put them in used envelopes or ZipLoc bags.

It takes a month for the coupons to arrive at the bases, so we are only sending them the coupons that are dated January 2015 or further in the future since they can use recently expired coupons only.

Charter Clubs

Chapter II Book Club By Gloria Cunningham Despite 4 cases of flu and 3 members in Florida, 14 members helped choose our books for 2015:

Feb. 12 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Mar. 12 *Now They Call Me Infidel by Nonie Darwish Apr. 9 The Day The Falls Stood Still by Cathy Buchanan May 14 The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani June 11 *The Slave Across the Street by Theresa Flores July 9 *First Light by Carol O’Biso Aug. 13 *Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Sept. 10 The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier Oct. 8 *The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Nov. 12 *The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kierman Dec. 10 *I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

*The starred selections are non-fiction

Our next meeting is Thursday, February 12 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in Sunroom at the Lodge. We always welcome new members.

Sunshine Committee – Street Captains Street Captain

Asbury Carol Barrett

Ashfield Way Susan Abraham

Berkshire Court Diane Wedel

Chatham Circle Dodie Maier

Dakota Drive

Drury Way Elaine Kandra

Essex Place Carolyn Yocom

Foxboro Drive Catherine Trejbal

Grist Mill Drive Pat Pfahler

Harvard Drive Jill Hollis

Kingsbury Drive JoAnn Bellomo

Montgomery Drive Paulette Hosot

Norwich Place Mary Ann Blunk

Pilgrim Court

Prairie Moon Beverly Macey

Princeton Court Carol Haehn

Redington Drive

Revere Drive Jane Currie

Saw Mill Trace Judy Arena

Terrell Drive Jeanette Reid

Unionville Drive

Vernon Hill

Wesley Drive

Give My Regards to Broadway! By Jim Traxler

Glee Club Spectacular May 1

The music has been selected and the Glee Club has begun rehearsing for our May 1st show. Some of the Broadway songs we will be singing:

“Give My Regards to Broadway” by George M. Cohan “Razzle Dazzle” from Chicago Several songs by Andrew Lloyd Weber: “Phantom” “Memory” “Go Go Go Joseph” “Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little / Goodnight Ladies” from Music Man “Look to the Rainbow” from Finian’s Rainbow “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller

And many more great Broadway hits by soloists and duets. If you would like to be a part of this production, it’s not too late. The Glee Club rehearses Saturday mornings at the Lodge at 9:30. Come join us! If you have questions, call Jim Traxler 440-554-4519.

“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.”

– W. B. Yeats,

February Trivia: February 1865 is the only month in recorded history

not to have a full moon.



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Charter Clubs

Pickleball Corner By John Barcza

Pickleball is a new sport invented in 1965 by former Washington State Representative Joel Pritchard and two golfing buddies. Coming home from golf, found their families bored, so they put together a game from what they had - a Wiffle ball, a badminton net, and some fabricated paddles made from plywood. As a result of this, his wife said the name came "after I said it reminded me of the Pickle Boat in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats. Somehow the idea the name came from our dog Pickles was attached to the naming of the game, but Pickles wasn't on the scene for two more years., in reality the dog was named for the game." …courtesy of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Our History

Pickleball at Pioneer Ridge was on one of the tennis courts at first. Lines on this court had tennis lines, basketball lines, and pickle ball lines. The net was the tennis net and we had

wooden paddles. We had no charter club or officers. Our first president was Linda Dolinsky, Kay Spore - Vice President, Kay Marvin - Treasurer, and Jan Fitzpatrick - Secretary. We became a charter club on November 18, 2010.

As the club grew, the members realized one court wasn't adequate and discussions began to consider alternatives. In 2011, the second tennis court was striped with duct tape. A committee was formed to determine the costs of transforming the courts as seen today. Fundraisings were discussed and in the fall of 2012, 1) a spaghetti dinner ($1,050) was given and supported by our community, 2) a doll house raffle($1,000) was possible (courtesy of the handiwork of Bill Simolin, 3) some donations, and 4) selling red neck mugs ($420) all of which resulted in writing a check for $2800 to the HOA. 5) Pulte Homes of Ohio - $5,000 contribution. 6) LEC - $1,000. The reconfiguration of both courts occurred in the spring of 2013. Because of the work of our pioneers, we now have 4 beautiful pickleball courts.

Highlights

2011 Several members were asked to demonstrate pickleball at the North Olmsted Homecoming Days in Aug. Their Rec Center was considering pickleball leagues on one their indoor tennis courts. Cost was $10/session. By August the cost was reduced to $5/session. Members investigated winter pickle ball at LCCC and Mills Creek Tennis Club with no results. Our 2

courts averaged 23 players playing collectively100 times/month. Range 15-29 players/50-151 times/month. Season March - November. Winter Season at NORC.

2012 The same 2 courts averaged 21 players playing collectively 114 times/month. Range 14-30 players/32-198 times/month. NORC invited us to demonstrate pickle ball for Kenny Crumpton (Kickin Kenny program) Fox 8 TV. Ohio Senior games, qualifying for the 2013 National Senior Games in Cleveland, were Kay Marvin & Jan Schrag (Silver medals/doubles), Rick Marvin & John Christopher (Silver medals/doubles), Joe Ceccacci & Bob Schrag (Silver medals/doubles), Bob Schrag (Silver medal/singles), MaryAnn Blunk & Eileen Snyder (Gold medals/doubles). All qualified for the Nationals for doubles and in addition Rick Marvin and Bob Schrag qualified for singles and Jan and Bob Schrag qualified for mixed doubles. Planned for overhaul of the courts (tennis and 4 pickle ball courts) for 2013 and began fundraiser in earnest in September (see above). Dues - $5/spring - 2013 Dues $10/Fall annual meeting. Season March - November. Winter season at NORC.

2013 The 4 courts were installed in the spring of 2013. Averaged 36 players played collectively 166 times. Range 9-31 players/11-291 times/month. On June 14, we hosted a Grand Opening of our new courts for the Pioneer Ridge community. In July, our club volunteered to help out at the 2013 National Senior Games in the new Cleveland Convention Center. In September, we had a round robin tournament organized by Carol Culler and MaryAnn Blunk. 1st place Vic Stevens, 2nd place Bob Smith, 3rd place Dave Galant. Established club hours and posted on line. Season March - November. Winter season at NORC and Grafton Health and Fitness.

2014 Averaged 29 players played collectively 181times/month. Range 17-34 players/97-236 times/month. Elected new officers - Pres/Chair - John Barcza, Vice-Pres/ViceChair - Cathy Trejbal,

Secretary - Bob Schrag, Treasurer - Eileen Snyder. Season June - November. Winter season at NORC and Grafton Health and Fitness.

Singles/Solos By Chris Calabrese

Please join us and other singles this February 15 as we enjoy a matinee movie at a local theater, title to be determined., followed by a light supper and games at the Lodge. Cost of supper to follow. On March 15, we will go to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Rainforest for some much needed warmth. Plans are to have a late lunch at The Amazon Café in The RainForest. Time, cost and details to follow. In April, we are planning on attending Porgy & Bess at True North. Details and cost to follow. Please join us!! Dues are just $5 for the year. For more information, contact Jim Edwards ([email protected]) 440.281.8575.



February 2015 10

Culture Corner

by Jim Traxler

February: Birthday month of great Presidents and Glee Club Directors

Lots of events this month. No room for titillating commentary. Highly recommend Jesus Christ Superstar! Stay warm!

* Good entertainment ** Great entertainment *** Don’t miss it **** Drop everything and go to this!!

Date Organiza-tion/

Venue

Event Type

Event Time

(PM)

Cost

T/F/S/S 2/5-8

Oberlin Hall Auditorium

Musical ** Dessa Rose – Young slave Dessa and white well-born Ruth forge an unlikely alliance as they struggle to overcome racial and gender boundaries in pre-Civil War America

T/F/Sa 7:30 Sunday 2:00

$8

Tue 2/10

Oberlin Finney Chapel

Piano Recital

** Garrick Ohlsson won the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition and has since established himself as a master of the piano repertoire.

8:00 $30 Srs.

Fr/Sa

2/13-14

Stocker Arts

Center – Studio Theatre

Vocal

Concert

** “I Got Rhythm” – Vocalist Helen Welch and her trio pre-

sent a program of Broadway and Hollywood music. Ms. Welch is a British singer/actress who fell in love with a Clevelander and now lives here!

8:00 $15

Sun 2/15

TrueNorth Big Band – Venue TBD

Big Band Concert

** It’s All About Love – The TrueNorth Big Band has a great sound and are worth a trip. At the time of this writing, the venue has not been set. Call 440-949-5200 to find out where the concert is scheduled.

3:00 $15

Sun 2/15

Apollo’s Fire at Rocky River Presbyterian

Chamber Concert

*** Blues Café 1610 – Scene: A café in Italy or Spain, c. 1610. Characters: A few singers, couple of guitars, violins, exotic percussion. Action: Musicians jamming on the popular “lues” bass lines of the time. Cool!

4:00 $27-40

Seniors Pricing

Fri 2/20 Oberlin Finney Chapel

Chamber Music Concert

** St. Lawrence String Quartet boasts a reputation for im-aginative and spontaneous music-making through perfor-mances of the great classics, as well as championing new works.

8:00 $25 Srs.

Fri 2/20 John Knox Presbyterian Performance Series


** David Tidyman, harpsichord, will join forces with Kent Collier, cello, to perform J.S. Bach’s haunting masterpiece Sonata for Cello and Harpsichord. Also Paul Bazelaire’s ro-mantic Suite Francaise.

7:00 Free!

Sat 2/21

TrueNorth Chamber Orchestra at Elyria Methodist


** Symphony No. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven is an interest-ing early work by Beethoven that sounds more like Mozart than Beethoven, but is nonetheless excellent music.

7:30 $15

Tu 2/24 Stocker Arts Center - Hoke Theatre

Musical ** “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” Millie’s plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides.

7:30 $29-$36

2/27 to 3/15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts

Musical *** Jesus Christ Superstar An appropriate musical for the Lenten season, this musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is a rock opera about the Passion of the Christ.

Fr-Sa 7:30

Sun. 3:00

$16-18(in advance, $2 more

day of)

Sat 2/28

Oberlin Finney Chapel


?? Bang on a Can All-Stars – I had never heard of this group, but they are quite different. With cello, bass, guitar, clarinet, and percussion, they play classical, jazz, rock, world, and experimental music – all in the same concert! I suspect it will be very unusual….

8:00 $30 Srs.

Friday Eve-nings

Stocker Arts Center – Hoke Theatre

Film Series

**2/20 – “Bride and Prejudice” Bollywood version of Pride and Prejudice from the director of “Bend it like Beckham”

* 2/27 – “the Lunchbox” – Indian story of intimate commu-nication via a lunchbox

7:30 $6 per showing, + $3 annual member-ship card



Interest Groups

Dining Divas - Mangiamo a Nino’s By Carol Luff

Nino’s Italian Restaurant

Cold snowy February days call for warm delicious comfort food and good company. So, on February 19th, weather permitting, the Divas will travel to Nino’s Italian Restaurant, located at 32652 Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. This group favorite offers delicious food in a cozy Italian atmosphere and is very close by. And, they have a new party room so we will be free to chat it up and not disturb any other diners.

Our reservation is at 6:00 p.m., so we will meet at the Lodge at 5:30 p.m. to car pool. We extend a special invitation all

our new neighbors to join us for an evening filled with good food, fun and friendship!

Grist Mill Block Party

Friday, March 13, 2015

We are having a block party! Save the date.

The residents of Grist Mill will be having their block party. More information will be coming soon. The contact people for the party are Pat Filipiak (406-9986 or 371-6837) and Jean Sittinger (322-4818 or 289-7578). If you have any questions, please call one of them.

Ladies That Lunch - Pottery, anyone? By Marilyn Dillon The ladies gather on the last Friday of each month and visit different restaurants in the area with a tour or excursion after lunch.

On Friday, February 27, we will have lunch at the Wild Mango restaurant in N. Olmsted. Then we get in touch with our creative side at Artist for the Day, the paint it yourself pottery studio. Pick your piece from a large selection of pottery, paint it with their supplies and leave it to be fired. I will pick up the finished pieces a week later. Cost is $6.00 per person studio fee plus the cost of the piece of pottery you pick.

Sign up sheets will be on the bulletin board at the Lodge two weeks before the event. Meet at the Lodge at 11:30 am to carpool. Come meet your neighbors and have a good time. Guests are always welcome. Any questions, call Marilyn

Dillon, 440-309-4509.

Diana's Dancing Divas – Jazz Class Monday, January 12, 2015 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dancing Ladies are continuing with the Jazz Class Mondays from 3 - 4 p.m.

One week, Feb. 16th, is pending a possible change to 4-5 p.m.

We're putting together a NEW dance so don't be concerned about being new to the group. We're all learning, laughing and dancing together.

You can't do the splits, cartwheels, etc.? Neither can we. We're all in the same age group so don't be concerned about anything that active.

Keep warm this February by Dance!!!!

Questions call: Edie Dore 216-470-1910



BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! By Rita Moran

It’s winter here at Pioneer Ridge. A lot of our residents have fled to warmer places while others stay inside their homes to keep warm. But there are some who bundle up believing that they are true pioneers and head on out for fun and frolic!

On Tuesday I found a group of these lady pioneers trying keep warm by getting together.

They call it “Happy Hour.” They were very happy trying out very tasty food and some were sipping on unique and delicious liquid spirits.

I have attached a photo of those true pioneers that was taken at an establishment named Bistro 83. (Guess what road you would find this place) As you can see they are holding up their hands with forks and knives in them. They were hoping that

you would believe that they were eating healthy, as quoted in the book “Knives over Forks”. I did not find that to be true. I

saw butter dripping over their lobster tails, cheeseburgers loaded with everything and plates laden with French fries. Enough said!

The cacophony of sounds coming from that private back room brought in the hostess but she was of no help, she just joined in..... (she’s the one who took the picture)

Yes, they were keeping warm but not by a fire or wrapping up in a blanket.

The friendship and laughter provided the warmth that afternoon and now I know why they call it “Happy Hour.”

P.S.: So, if you are cold, pick what warms you best.

Bonsai for Beginners Friday, March 13 at 11 a.m. Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Road, Avon

This has become popular! Spend a morning at the Miller Nature Preserve learning about the care and keeping of Bonsai Trees.

Bonsai is the ancient art of growing and keeping miniature trees. Literally translated

from Japanese, Bonsai means “planted in a container”. Unlike what is commonly thought, Bonsai is not a genetically dwarfed plant. A Bonsai is kept miniature by combining several techniques, including regular pruning and wiring. We have a private class just for Pioneer Ridge learning the timeless art of the Bonsai. Each participant will learn Bonsai basics and will work with a naturalist to plant and shape your very own tree! Price per person includes an indoor-growing tree, container, supplies, and instruction. You’ll go home with a project you’ll be proud to display. Limited space for this beginner-friendly class. Cost is $25 per person. Register today!



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Theater Tickets On Sale

I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and oh-so-familiar I LOVE LUCY® episodes. A charming host entertains and enlightens you to the behind-the-scenes filming process of this brand new thing called “television,” the Crystaltone Singers perform advertising jingles in perfect 50s style harmony and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel – are presented live on stage and in color for the very first time! It’s a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience TV Guide’s William Keck calls “the most entertaining stage production I’ve seen in years – including Broadway!” The truth is in the title –

whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE

LUCY! We have a block of tickets for the May 17th matinee performance at Playhouse Square. Tickets will go on sale February 17 and are $42 each.

We also have tickets for Cinderella, the matinee on Sunday, August 2nd at Playhouse Square. Save the date!

The Adventures of Recycling in the Winter at Pioneer Ridge by Tom Orzell

Every Sunday night, the adventurous souls at Pioneer Ridge wheel out their garbage and recycle cans and wait for the Monday morning pickup. All of the garbage and recycling is now being picked up by ‘front loaders’, where material is deposited into a bin on the front of the truck and then periodically lifted over the cab dumped into the top of the truck. Since everyone bags their garbage in plastic in the blue cans, (at least I hope they do), this doesn’t seem to pose a problem.

The recycling in the green containers is a whole other matter.

Actually it’s more of an adventure. Most weeks, we just wheel it out, the truck comes by the next morning, dumps the recycling and goes down the road. But, then it gets interesting. Since we are not allowed to ‘blue bag’ the recyclables, but to just keep them loose, strange things happen when the bin is lifted up and dumped into the top of the truck. If the air is still, maybe 100% of the load will dump into the truck, but if it’s really, really windy, the result of the dumping can resemble the aftermath of a New Year’s Eve party. The lighter material (loose papers, ads, envelopes) all of a sudden decide they are aerodynamic and fly off in all directions. The driver is supposed to get out of the truck and pick up the loose items, but, as a couple people have told me…”It’s like football, no whistle, no foul.” In other words if no one sees that ‘stuff’ fall out of the truck, then it must have appeared magically and thus it’s not the driver’s problem. While this doesn't happen a lot, it does happen. We used to have side loaders, which dumped into the side of the trucks, but early in the summer when I saw a driver pickup up papers that didn’t make it, he told me they were doing away with the side loaders. However, since I’ve seen them running on Rte. 83, I wonder if it’s because the side loaders are longer, and have a difficult time picking up the cans on the cul-de-sacs.

So how can we, as residents of Pioneer Ridge, improve our chances of not having a mess blown around our yards and flower beds? I put my newspapers back together before I put them in the can to add weight and prevent the wind from getting at them. I also stuff junk mail into the newspapers so that they are not loose. I try never to have any loose papers, sitting in the bin. When I have boxes, I’ll try and save the

larger ones for the top of the can and tuck the edges into the sides, so that if the wind blows open the lid at night, paper won’t blow around. And, on Sunday evenings, before I go out, I check the Weather Channel online to see what the following Monday is going to be like. If it looks better than ‘tomorrow’, then I’ll save the recycle until next week

If any of you have any ideas, or anything that works for you that I haven’t mentioned, please send it to [email protected], and I will include them in a future issue. Also, please see the companion article on Recycling rewards that you may or may not be familiar with.

Earn Rewards With Recyclebank by Tom Orzell RECYCLEBANK came to North Ridgeville when the city went to the new automated pick up, where the driver never leaves the truck. At that time, we were given a blue garbage can, and a green recycle can. There is some flexibility in the size of the can that you can have, especially if you are tight for space. Personally, we have the smallest garbage can which goes out weekly, and the standard recycle can which goes out on average every 2 weeks. Part of this process registered all residents with RECYLEBANK, a nationwide organization promoting recycling and rewarding those who recycle with discounts on various items. You can find more information about them at www.recyclebank.com.

I don’t know if our garbage company notifies RECYCLEBANK when people move in to their new homes, but I’m sure no one notifies them of re-sales. If you’re new, or have recently bought a re-sale, and DO NOT receive weekly emails telling you how many points you’ve earned for the week, then you’re most likely not registered. In this case call RECYCLE BANK at 888-727-2978. I did while researching the information for this article. They will take your address and look it up, and change the information if you are a re-sale or add you to the program if you are a new homeowner. You can then sign on and create an account, and after awhile, redeem your points for whatever they offer (i.e. subscriptions to magazines, discounts for movie tickets, discounts for retailers such as Don Moulds, Ruby Tuesday, Dicks, Bed, Bath & Beyond, etc.) I get an email every week saying I’ve earned 53 points whether I was home or on vacation. (It’s done on an average of the weight on the truck divided by the homes on the route. I just looked and right now have 6,458 points. I guess it’s time to use some of them. Again the number to call to get started is 888-727-2978.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.recyclebank.com



Bus Tours In 2015, we have a full schedule of bus tours on the calendar and possibly a couple more in the works – here are some dates to circle (registration & pricing will be available at later dates)

Friday, March 20 – The Historical, International, and Ethnic Tour of Cleveland, Part I

Friday, April 17 – Western Reserve Historical Society,

University Circle Museums, Lakeview Cemetery

June 12 – Ohio Canal Country – Wine Tour

June 26 – Summer Highlights Bus Tour (including Casino Buffet lunch, Rock & Roll Museum, Nautica Boat Ride)

August – Pittsburgh Gateway

Clipper – either the 14, 21 or 28 (awaiting entertainment schedule)

September 16 – 18 – 3 days in New York City!!

October 13 – Columbus – Governor’s Mansion & Gardens, Schmidt’s at German Village, Downtown Columbus, Velvet Ice Cream

December 11 – Kirtland Village Nativity Scenes, Cathedral Buffet, Stan Hywett Hall

By Cathy Trejbal, Resident Meet our neighbor, retired Lt. Col. Tom Geraci.

When they are young, many people don't have the foresight to know what they want their future to be. Tom knew what he wanted and made all the wise decisions to make it happen. He had interests in government, politics, geography and how these three areas intertwined.

He joined the Air Force ROTC during his freshman year at the University of Akron, he majored in history and political science, and embarked on a fulfilling career. The undergraduate constitutional law classes that he took gave him the incentive to enroll in Akron’s newly formed law school. One of the most important things that happened during law school was that he met Renie.

After passing the Ohio Bar in 1970, Tom reported to Pease AFB in New Hampshire as a judge advocate with the grade of captain. During his time there, he developed a great deal of experience in the courtroom dealing with military crimes from both the prosecution and defense side.

During his three years in New Hampshire, while on leave, he traveled to Spain with Renie. They loved the experience of being in Europe. It was at that time that they decided they wanted to travel and possibly live abroad. By accepting a position as an international law JAG in Spain, Tom also was

deciding to make the military his career and changed his status from a Reserve to a Regular officer.

During his three years in Spain, Tom dealt with the local government, advising USAF commanders about whether cases brought against U.S. military personnel should be prosecuted by the U.S. military or Spanish courts. This gave him valuable experience dealing with international law because the status of U.S. personnel in Spain was controlled by international agreements.

Because of his continued interest in this area of law, he sought permission to attend the University of Michigan Law School to obtain an international law masters (LLM). This LLM opened even more doors. Now a major in the Air Force, he was assigned to the Philippines, where he was stationed at the then largest military installation in the world, Clark Air Base, where he handled legal issues concerning the two governments.

After two years in the Philippines, he was assigned to the International Law Division at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters at the Pentagon. After some months there, his demonstrated legal talents prompted his superiors to move him into the USAF Litigation Division. In that high-profile position, Tom provided legal support to cases throughout the United States, working with U.S. attorneys in federal courts, including the Supreme Court.

(Foxboro continued on page 15)

Is there a bus tour you would like to see

offered?

Contact Laurie and let her know.

Tom Geraci

Happy Valentine’s Day



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In 1982, Tom, Renie and their two sons were then asked to return to the Philippines to work directly for the U.S. ambassador. He dealt often with the government of President Ferdinand Marcos including his Ministers of Justice and State. He and Renie attended international law conventions and occasionally parties at the embassy. In Manila, he spearheaded daily international law decisions for the ambassador. He once personally handed an outline he prepared to President Marcos at the Royal Palace on how to conduct a "Warren Commission" type investigation into a political assassination that had occurred in the Philippines which had international implications. Tom says the three years he spent working in the embassy were the most interesting years of his life and too brief.

In 1985, the family moved to Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina where Tom was an international law advisor on Middle

East issues. The job required extensive travel and deployment to the Middle East.

His sons were now teenagers in a poor educational district in South Carolina, and the family yearned for some stability and better schooling. They were assigned to D.C. again, and Tom became a legal office head as a deputy staff judge advocate (SJA) at Bolling AFB. His major responsibility was to coordinate legal issues between the Army, Navy and Air Force lawyers in the D.C. area.

He did have one notable deployment before retirement –to Guantánamo Naval Base as the SJA for the Joint Task Force dealing with the 1992 Haitian relief effort. The Haitian upheaval

at that time required the U.S. (and the world) to make decisions about what to do with Haitian 'migrants' who were fleeing their country after the fall of President Aristede. His experience dealing with international law proved invaluable in running a volatile office of seven attorneys.

While living in Virginia, the Geraci boys received a superb high school education. Tom's travels were minimal, and the family enjoyed some normalcy. It was at this time in 1993 that Tom decided to retired from active duty to civilian life. He took a legal position with an international corporation working on contracts and logistical support in Saudi Arabia with the Royal Saudi Air Force. He and Renie were there for five years while their sons were in college.

In 1998, Renie and Tom returned home and Tom then began work as an Air Force civilian lawyer mainly dealing with construction law for the new Air Force District of Washington command.

His daily commute in the D.C. area eventually became old, and Tom decided to retire as an Air Force civilian. Renie and he decided to move to Pioneer Ridge after he retired in 2012.

Now they are in a good place of their lives. They didn't really get to know all their neighbors when they lived everywhere. Here, they have become active, good neighbors with many friends.

Tom's life was exciting and prolific (and sometimes dangerous), but nothing compares to living on Foxboro Drive with a few good neighbors.

(Foxboro continued from page 14)

Don’t ruin a good today about a bad yesterday.



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