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580 traffic citations issued April-July in The Villages, 82 to golf carts

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The Sumter County Sheriff's Office issued 82 golf cart citations April 10 to July 8.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office issued 82 golf cart citations April 10 to July 8.

Between April 10 and July 8, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office  issued 580 traffic citations in the Sumter County portion of The Villages, according to a quarterly report presented to the Village Community Development Districts 1-3 and 5-8.

In addition to that, during the same time, the sheriff’s office issued 82 golf cart citations during that same time period.

The vehicle citations ranged from items such as unlawful speed and improper braking to not wearing a seat belt.

However, more than 65 percent of the citations issued to golf carts were for running a stop sign, and more than 18 percent of the citations were for operating a golf cart without a registration, which is issued when a golf cart exceeds the 19 mph speed limit.

The sheriff’s office reminds Villagers to obey all traffic rules — no matter what vehicle you are in.

Rainy weather pushes back water tower project

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The rainy weather has pushed back the final stage of the water tower maintenance that had been scheduled to be completed this weekend.  The work is now scheduled for next week. During this scheduled maintenance, the final paint will be applied to the LSSA Water Tower located at 1245 Augustine Drive.

 

Tiny sets big record at National Senior Games in Cleveland

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Tiny sets big record at National Senior Games in Cleveland
Tiny Cazel competes in the discus.
Tiny Cazel competes in the discus.

Her nickname may be Tiny, but her accomplishments on the athletic field are far from it.

Villager Madelaine ‘Tiny” Cazel set a record in the javelin toss Wednesday in the National Senior Games taking place in Cleveland. To set the record and earn a gold medal, Tiny threw for 84 feet. She competes in the 75-79 age division.

On tap today for Tiny are the 50-yard dash and discus.

Ryan Beighley, another well known Villages athlete, won silver in the men’s 85-89 individual medley. Marty Beighley claimed gold in the women’s 70-74 long jump.

The National Senior Games are taking place at Cleveland, Ohio and 127 Villagers are there competing for medals.

Nearly 11,000 athletes – ages 50 to 101 from all 50 states – will compete in 19 sports during the 2013 Games. One of the largest recurring multi-sport events in the United States, the Games will draw nearly 30,000 people to the Cleveland area between July 19 and August 1, and the estimated economic impact is $35 million. Medal-contending competitions for the 2013 Games include pickleball, archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, race walk, road race, cycling, golf, horseshoes, racquetball, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, triathlon and volleyball. Bocce ball and disc golf competitions will be held as demonstration sports during the event.

You can learn more about the National Senior Games at:

http://www.cleveland.com/seniorgames/

AAC member wants gate connectivity for better protection

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The Amenity Authority Committee has directed Villages Community Center District staff to look into a long-range project that would boost connectivity at Villages gates to fight crime and protect residents.

“Prevention is better than cleaning up afterwards,” AAC member Carl Bell said in presenting his ideas to fellow board members at a budget workshop Wednesday.
“It is clear we have some unsavory characters coming into our community,” Bell said.
He said that Community Watch is currently receiving one to four “Be On the Lookout” warnings each week from local law enforcement. Or there might be a Silver Alert or search issued for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease.
“Currently, if we have an image like a license plate we have to Xerox it and drive it by (community watch) truck to the gate attendants,” Bell said.
In all there are 37 gates with 11 of them staffed.
It would be far more efficient if each gate had the latest connectivity, he said.
That might include an iPad or other tablet and printer.
“Once upon a time you had a cell phone. Now you have a smart phone,” Bell said.
He pointed out there is no single dedicated “police force” for The Villages. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and Lady Lake Police provide law enforcement for The Villages.
“We have some responsibility to take care of ourselves,” he said.
He pointed to a recent publicized report indicating that some Villagers have an annual income of $98,000.
“When you start publicizing an annual income of $98,000 you could be come a target. We owe it to ourselves to protect ourselves,” Bell said.
AAC members directed Tutt and district staff to research options and come back with information at a future meeting.

 

Matt Meister taking on new role at Odell Recreation Center

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Matt Meister who has been with the Vilages Recreation Department for six years has a new assignment. He will be taking on a leadership role at Odell Recreation Center. He had been at La Haceinda Recreation Center. He is a graduate of the Villages Charter School and the University of South Florida.

James Wallace Tomey

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James Tomey
James Tomey

James Wallace Tomey, 75, The Villages, FL died Friday, July 19, 2013. He was born in Toledo, OH and moved to The Villages from Dover, DE 3 years ago. He was formerly a newspaper editor and publisher. He was a member of the Garden Worship Center in Belleview, FL and the Creative Writing Club in The Villages.
Survivors include his wife Janet E. Tomey, The Villages; daughter Christen Leigh Kelly, Abingdon, MD; brother Ronald P. Tomey, Lititz, PA; 2 grandchildren: Alex John and David James.
A memorial service will be held at the Garden Worship Center, 7655 SE 126th Lane in Belleview, FL on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Garden Worship Center, 7655 SE 126th Lane, Belleview, FL 34420 or Greater Love Temple, 987 Bay Road, Milford, DE 19963.
Condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com. Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady lake/The Villages, FL in charge of arrangements.

Necklace worth nearly $6,000 snatched from Villages jewelry store

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Necklace worth nearly $6,000 snatched from Villages jewelry store
Gold In Art Jewelers is located in the strip mall on U.S. Highway 26 near Rolling Acres Road.
Gold In Art Jewelers is located in the strip mall on U.S. Highway 26 near Rolling Acres Road.

A necklace worth nearly $6,000 was stolen Tuesday afternoon from Gold In Art Jewelers in The Villages, according to the Lady Lake Police.

A man and woman entered the store at 870 U.S. Highway 27 (in the strip mall between Starbucks and Longhorn steakhouse)  at about 3 p.m. Tuesday and appeared to be browsing.

They asked to look at a Sphene Pendant with diamonds. The woman grabbed the pendant from the store cleck and ran out of the store with the man, police said.

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the two suspects.

The man is described as a black male, about 25 to 35 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall with short dreadlocks and gold teeth. He was wearing a brown ball cap with a holographic sticker on the bill.

The woman is described as a black female approximately 25 to 35 years of age and standing

about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches with short straight hair in a ponytail.

They fled the store in a black older oodel 1990’s Chevy Hatchback with no tag.

If you have information regarding this crime, please contact the Lady Lake Police Department at (352) 751-1565.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call The Central Florida Crimeline toll free1-800-423-TIPS (8477) or online at crimeline.org.

 

Barbara Lou Deasy

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Barbara Lou Deasy
Barbara Lou Deasy

Barbara Lou Deasy , 78 , of The Villages, Florida passed away July 22, 2013 at Citrus Heath and Rehab Inverness , Florida . She was born on December 30, 1934 in Glen Cove, New York .

Barbara came to The Villages, Florida from Huntington, NY in 1998. Mrs. Deasy was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church. Barbara loved reading, bowling, going to the beach, and designing silk arrangements. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Stores.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard J. Deasy, Sr., The Villages, FL; five children, Richard J. Deasy, Jr., Lake Placid, FL; Robert Allen Deasy, Deer Park, NY; Christopher Richard Deasy, Sierra Vista, AZ; Linda Jean Gustafson, Ronkonkoma, NY; John Timothy Deasy, Clearwater, FL; sister, Marjorie Ann Petras, South Hole, NY; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Timothy Catholic Church on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery. at 11:00 a.m.

Sentiments may be left online at www.hiers-baxley.com 

Stella F. Stepniewski

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Stella Stepniewski
Stella Stepniewski

Stella F. Stepniewski, nee Swet, age 85, Lady Lake, FL, formerly of Lake Zurich, IL, died on Monday, July 15, 2013.  Stella was born in Manhattan, NY and moved to Lady Lake in 1991.  She was a longtime usher at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake and was involved with the senior centers both in Illinois and Florida.

Stella is survived by her sons Joseph and James; daughter Barbara Bajko; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

There will be a visitation at the Lady Lake Chapel of Beyers Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL at 11:00 AM following the visitation.

Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell for family members only.

In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer in her honor.  Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com.  Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady lake/The Villages, FL in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

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MOTHER NATURE SOAKS CFL POST SEASON OPENER
HOPE FOR BETTER TREATMENT BY MOM NEXT WEEK

WEEK 2- JULY 30 (Board Duty: Walker/Wyks)
8:30    PERKINS  @  SOFTBALL’S RG  (METLIFE)   FIELD 2 (R. Fleischer/Creed)
8:30    BABIARZ  @  IHOP  (CEBERT)   FIELD 3 (R. Thomas/Severson)
8:30    MULBERRY IM  @  CAREPLUS   (3 AMIGOS)   FIELD 4 (DiSalvo/Kraus)
10:00  METLIFE  @  HARLAN  (PERKINS)   FIELD 2 (Salera/Cicatelli)
10:00  CEBERT  @  3 AMIGOS (IHOP)   FIELD 3 (Struck/Yanny)

WEEK 3- AUGUST 6 (Board Duty: Dolasinski/Russ)
8:30    CAREPLUS @  HARLAN  (PERKINS)   FIELD 2 (R. Thomas/Murphy)
8:30    IHOP  @  MULBERRY IM   (SOFTBALL’S RG )   FIELD 3 (Salera/Pinheiro)
8:30    3 AMIGOS @  METLIFE   (CEBERT)   FIELD 4 (DiSalvo/Kraus)
10:00   PERKINS  @  CEBERT  (HARLAN)   FIELD 2 (R.Fleischer/Glover)
10:00  SOFTBALL’S RG  @  BABIARZ  (MULBERRY)   FIELD 3 (Herwick/Hoover)

WEEK 4- AUGUST 13-CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK (Board Duty: TBD)
8:30    #8  @   #3   (#9)   FIELD 2 (R.Fleischer)
8:30    #7  @   #4   (#10) FIELD 3 (Struck)
8:30    #6  @   #5   (#2)   FIELD 4 (R. Thomas)
10:00  #2  @   #1   (#7)   FIELD 3- POST SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (Salera/DiSalvo/Herwick)

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