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January 2012
EDWIN KNEPPER, VETERAN & MUSICIAN
Edwin Knepper, current Crystal Bay Travel Park shareholder, resident from 1978 to 1981, and World War II veteran, was among the participants in the June 22, 2011 Northwest Ohio Honor Flight.
In addition to priceless memories, Ed brought back many souvenirs and a camera full of photos from what he described as “a thoroughly enjoyable day.”
Ed, a trumpet player, was a musician in the Navy in the Pacific Theatre of the war. “I was lucky,” he says. A long time member of the Federation of Musicians, Ed was a member of Johnny Knorr’s Big Band.
The instrument, he said, made a difference in his life twice. As a boy, he was having trouble getting air in his lungs. The pediatrician told his parents to teach him a wind instrument. When he began hearing rumblings of WWII, he once again turned to the trumpet.
"Thought if I was drafted I wouldn't have a chance," said Knepper, who became a musician third class and played with the Toledo Symphony for 14 years. He also met Bob Hope and Jack Benny. "I was sitting on the end of the trumpet section one night, when he (Benny) came up and said, 'Sailor, can I have half of your chair?' I moved over and let him sit beside me and that's a true story."
Ed’s latest gig was this past December, when, as part of the Owens Community College Concert Band, he played in a concert to honor Pearl Harbor vets.
As an educator, he had the privilege of starting Penta County’s Vocational School as Dean of Business Technology, in what is now known as Owens Community College.
NEW AIRPORT SERVICE by Irene Przeklasa
Need a ride to the airport? Ed and I tried TWO GALS TRANSPORT. We found their card in the clubhouse and thought we’d give it a try. Nancy picked us up at our door the morning of our flight home for Christmas. She called the night before to confirm and arrived shortly before our pick up time. The ride to the airport was direct and pleasant. There were no stops for other passengers.
We arranged for a return pick up and gave her our flight number. We arrived a half hour early (2:10 pm to be exact). When we got down to baggage claim, we called for our pick up and were greatly surprised when we found that Pam was already at the curb waiting for us. We were back home in Crystal Bay by 3:00 p.m.
The cost was the same or less than the SUPER SHUTTLE without the many stops. We’d recommend them highly. If you need a ride to the airport, call 727-409-6200. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
SUNSHINE LADY – Loretta Hudson
The Sunshine fund has grown with donations from Bob Bergman, John & Marion Kearns, and David and Sandra Mosshammer, Thank you!
Please email, call, or drop by Loretta's home if you know of any shareholder or renter that would warrant a greeting from the Sunshine Club. Bea Tindall & her family, Ed Hermans, and Tom & Arlene Connolly are just a few that are recent recipients of cards.
Loretta's email address is: lhudsonj62@gmail.com, her cell number is 813-690-4676 and her address is 2054 Ketch Circle.
Here are two more great deals.
MONDAY
§ Buy one, get one corned beef sandwich at The Lucky Dill. They come with your choice of potato salad, pasta salad or cole slaw. If you order a beverage, you get a free dessert – cheesecake or apple strudel.
33180 US 19 N, Palm Harbor
(727) 789-5574
WEDNESDAY
§ Buy one and get one fajitas at Cody’s. You can have beef or chicken, or a combo. They come with grilled onions, lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo and plenty of flour tortillas. If you like, you can have guacamole and salsa too. And if you’re an early bird, the drinks are two for the price of one. Go early as the crowds start coming in pretty heavy at about four o’clock.
39870 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL,
(727) 937-1022
Don’t forget to report any other super deals to publish in our newsletter.
Bea had operated a country store in Pleasant Grove. She was a charter member of Farm Women #21. Bea was also a member of the Holiday Rambler Club, and she and Bud had enjoyed square dancing. She had wintered in Crystal Bay Travel Park with her husband and after his passing from before the time the park was first developed until just two years ago. She was an avid card player at the park and played at every opportunity in the clubhouse and with friends in her unit. Everyone remarked how sharp she was even in her final years.
She is survived by her son, Charles C. Tindall Jr., husband of Labertha, daughters: Elaine, wife of James Mullen of Peach Bottom, PA., Lois, wife of Danny Convery of Alexandria, VA; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; brother, Louis, and her sister Dorothy.
Chick and his wife, Labertha, and Elaine and her husband, Jim, continue to enjoy Crystal Bay in the winter.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AROUND THE PARK
Sunday: Texas Hold’em at 6 pm. Men and women compete to win in this weekly tournament.
Monday: Paper recycling. Put your papers at the curb by 10 a.m.
Board meetings first Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday: Breakfast Club at 8:30 a.m.. Enjoy coffee and donuts and catch up with the latest news, share stories and favorite jokes. Starts on January 10th.
Wednesday; Five deck canasta at 6:30 p.m.. Work with a partner to pile up the points as you build canastas.
Thursday: Cribbage at 7 p.m.. Card game which uses a board and pegs for scorekeeping. Come and get hooked.
Friday: NEW!!! Dominoes at 7 p.m.. Tables of four, five or six will compete to see who can achieve the LOWEST score. Come and join the fun.
WOUNDED WARRIOR by Chuck Gallup
If you would like to show appreciation to the wounded members of our military by sending them a card, here is the address:
A Wounded Warrior
c/o Walter Reed Medical Center
6900 George Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20307
All you need to say is “Thank you for your service”. Maybe we can reach some that may have been missed at Christmas time.
LADIES’ LUNCHEON by Sue Rego
Our Ladies Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 12:00 noon at Green Springs Bistro, 156 Ave. North, downtown Safety Harbor, only a little over 11 miles away. Experience Gulf Coast cooking in a Key West atmosphere! We have reserved the large dining area for our group and there is live music during the lunch hour. There will be a special menu @ $15.00 per person (not including gratuity) and includes a non alcoholic drink. Wine, beer, and sangria are extra. There will be separate checks.
A sign-up sheet will be posted the second week in January with menu and driving directions. For more information contact Sue Rego at 784-8111 or Betty Murdoch at 786-4797
HELP THE HOMELESS
Chuck Gallup is collecting clothes that will be given to the homeless at St. Vincent DePaul in St. Petersburg. If you have unwanted clothes (this includes anything that you wear, from hats to shoes and everything in between). Also, blankets and unopened personal hygiene items are needed.
Call Chuck at 402-263-4144 and he will arrange to pick up whatever you can give.
JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS by Priscilla Moniz
There will be an “All you can eat” pizza party on Monday, January 16th. Pizza Catering will make any kind of pizza you like. You must purchase a ticket ($6.00) before Wednesday, January 11th. See Lynn or Priscilla. Happy hour is at 5 o’clock. Pizza will be served at 6 o’clock.
The Palm Harbor Fire Dept. will present a fire safety program in January in our clubhouse. Watch the activity board for date and time.
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