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RICHARD H. KARLE, 86, Summerfield, FL passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was born April 29, 1927 in Syracuse, NY, son of Rudolph B. and Leona Lunn Karle. Dick graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy, Syracuse, NY and attended Syracuse University. He was a retired food executive. Dick served in the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Dick was in the food business throughout his life. Starting as a meat cutter, he progressed to meat manager and later progressed to store manager and district manager. At the time of his retirement, Dick was Secretary Treasurer/VP of Olean Wholesale in Olean, N.Y. Dick’s life centered around his family and his church. He was a Life Elder in the Presbyterian Church and was also active in the United Methodist Church. He served on the board of trustees for the Methodist District, he was a Sunday School Superintendent and a liaison between the church and the district office. Dick loved Methodist hymns and was there for the church whenever called upon. Instrumental in planning the new library in Cuba N.Y., Dick was also a member of the Cuba Lake Homeowners Association. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Dick is survived by his wife of 64 years, Diane (Gantley) Karle, five children, nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Dicks sons are Richard H. Karle Jr. (Jill) of Birmingham, Alabama and Paul A. Karle of Fort Lauderdale, FL. His daughters are Deborah DeFouw (Richard) of Kentwood, Michigan, Kathy Lievense of Traverse City, Michigan and Elizabeth Wierda (James) of Jacksonville, Florida. The grandchildren are Megan Kaiser, Emily VanVliet, Andrew Lievense, Molly Howell, Karle Hunter, Alex Wierda, Jenna Wierda, Noah Karle, and Mia Karle. Dick is also survived by brother John (Doris) of Syracuse, N.Y. A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, Lady Lake, FL with Reverend Michael Fordham officiating. Inurnment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, The Cuba Circulating Library in Cuba N.Y., or a charity of your choice. Dick will be remembered as a man of integrity, love, and influence to all who knew him.
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Richard Karle obituary
Kenneth Cathcart obituary
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KENNETH A. CATHCART, 77, of The Villages, Florida, died Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born December 15,1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He moved from Coral Springs, FL to The Villages, FL in 2005. He was a retired steam fitter for Local Union 420 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a member of North Lake Presbyterian Church Lady Lake, FL. He was a member of the Parkinson’s Fight Group and Operation Shoe Box in The Villages, FL. He is survived by: Wife: Joan Cathcart of The Villages, FL Nephew: Richard A. Cathcart Niece: Lynn C. Brown A memorial service will be held at Beyers Funeral Chapel, Lady Lake, FL on Saturday, June 29 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dan Bauman officiating. There will a gathering of friends one hour prior to the service, 1-2:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Operation Shoe Box, 8360 E. Hwy 25, Belleview, FL 34420 or N. Lake Presbyterian Church, 975 Rolling Acres Rd., Lady Lake, FL 32159.
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Big Cypress Recreation Center opening soon, Molly Farrar will be supervisor
The Big Cypress Recreation Center off Hendry Drive near the new Brownwood area will be opening soon, Villages Recreation Department Supervisor John Rohan has announced.
The new Big Cypress Recreation Center will include a family pool, bocce courts, corn toss and pickleball courts, Rohan said.
The new center’s director will be Molly Farrar who will be moving from Chatham Recreation Center.
This past week, the new Hillsborough Neighborhood Recreation Center opened.
Apartment complex near Villages sold for $30.25 million
Courtney Villages, a 356-unit multifamily apartment complex in Lady Lake, has been sold for $30.25 million.
GMC Property Management, based in Jacksonville, purchased the multifamily asset, which is 96 percent occupied. The apartment complex was sold by Orlando-based Contravest.
The apartment complex is home to many working professionals connected to industries serving residents of The Villages.
“The property is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for rentals in the immediate area,” said Patrick Dufour of the ARA Central and North Florida-based sales team, which helped broker the sale.
Watering restriction lifted
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board has lifted the Phase III Water Shortage restrictions for the northern counties that include Sumter County and The Villages in Marion County. For more information, visit WaterMatters.org/conservation
Villager Margo Smith performs ‘Shuffle Song’
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Village of Chatham resident Margo Smith, who scored three No. 1 country hits in the 1970s and 80s, performs “The Shuffle Song.”
She will perform July 6 at American Legion Post 347 in Lady Lake, FL.
Read related story in the news section of www.villages-news.com
Villager rose to fame as ‘Tennessee Yodeler’
She’s graced the stage at the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry, but these days some of her greatest joy comes from doing volunteer work at Freedom Pointe.
“Sometimes they just want somebody to paint their nails,” said Village of Chatham resident Margo Smith Cammeron.
But back in the day, “The Tennessee Yodeler” was among country music royalty. Her No. 1 records still hang on the wall. “Little Things Mean A Lot.” “It Only Hurts For A Little While.” “Don’t Break The Heart That Loves You.”
In the 1970s and 1980s she made the rounds on “The Dinah Shore Show” and the “The Merv Griffin Show.” She appeared on “Hee Haw” and “The Hollywood Squares.”
Although ladies like Kitty Wells and Loretta Lynn had paved a road for their female successors, it still wasn’t easy.
When she finally hit the big time, Margo Smith (her professional name at the time) was in her 30s and married with two children, Jeff and Holly. (By the way, you probably know “Holly” today as the professional brunette who regularly appears in Lexus of Orlando commercials.)
Smith had a unique style. Not everybody could yodel.
She perfected the art of yodeling as a youngster, riding a horse alone in the country. She could yodel away and not be shy about it.
Today, her stage costumes are part of the memorabilia housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
Because she was a song writer, she still gets royalty checks in the mail.
“You know 43 cents here. Fifty cents there,” she said.
In 2009, producers dusted off Smith’s “Shuffle Song” and featured it in the Hallmark Channel movie “Mending Fences” starring Angie Dickinson.
Smith got an $8,000 check in the mail for that one.
As a member of the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music, Smith still casts ballots for the performers who pick up all of the trophies in the awards shows of today, the Taylor Swifts, Brad Paiselys and Carrie Underwoods.
But today’s country music has gotten a little less country by her standards.
“Years ago, country singers were known for their distinctive voices. When they came on the radio, you instantly knew who it was,” she said.
Occasionally, Smith still steps out on the stage.
She will be performing from 6 to 9 p.m. July 6 at the American Legion Hall at the intersection of Rolling Acres Road and County Road 466. She will be joined by area entertainers Johnny McCullah and Jo Dee Marie.
Ticket information is available by calling the American Legion at 750-2099. View a clip of Margo Smith singing “Shufffle Song” in the Featured Video section of www.villages-news.com
Why are irrigation systems running?
Have you seen the irrigation systems along the roadways running in The Villages and with all of the recent rain wondered, “Why?”
“This is necessary due to the high levels of storm water in our retention basins because of recent rains,” according to The Villages Community Development Districts.
Ruth Borylo obituary
Ruth K Borylo, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 13, 2013. Born in Mansfield, SD, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Conrad Kellermann and Caroline (Bechtold). Ruth was known as “Tommye” and was a personnel officer for the U.S. Customs Service retiring after 30+ years of service. Ruth and her husband, Adam, came to The Villages from Miami in 2000. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Ruth loved to travel and her main joy in life was her grandchildren. In recent years, she took great interest and participation in her daughter, Karen’s, swimming career with the Villages Aquatic Swim Team (VAST). She leaves her daughter, Karen Kovacik and fiance’ Bill Early of The Villages; a brother, Edwin Kellermann and sister-in-law Pat Kellermann (both of The Villages); 4 grandchildren, Caroline, Honey, Kenny and Rebecca, and 5 great grandchildren: Celeste, Serena, Lyric, Trinity and Maren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 17300 South US Hwy 441, Summerfield at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL where she will join her beloved Adam. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778-9983. For online sentiments visit www.hiers-baxley.com. Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Villages, FL.
Marion Amelia Condon obituary
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MARION AMELIA CONDON, 88, of The Villages, Florida, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 in The Villages, Florida. She was born April 6,1925 in New York City, New York and came to The Villages from New York City 8 years ago. Miss Condon was an Economic Researcher for Chase Bank. She loved photography and cooking, even furthering her culinary skills by attending culinary classes at the local colleges. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, The Villages, FL. She is survived by: 2 Nieces: Jane Cerrone, The Villages, FL. Joan Lenhard, The Villages, FL. Cousin: Helen Steeves, Alberta, Canada 2nd Cousin: Linda Cust, Alberta, Canada Miss Condon will be inurned in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York at a later date.
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