APPLE ISLAND LIFE. Our Resort Newsletter. G u e s t S e rv i c e s B r i e f

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1 APPLE ISLAND LIFE Our Resort Newsletter (802) G u e s t S e rv i c e s B r i e f August 2018 Special Points of Interest: Don t Forget...A wristband is required to be worn when using the amenities & participating in events. For seasonal Comcast service: Call Kevin Bauer at or Kevin_Bauer@ cable.comcast.com. In This Issue: Guest Services Brief 1 General Manager News 2 Sales News 2 General Store News 2 Puzzles 3 Golf Links 4-5 Marina Happenings 6 Activities Abound 7-8 Puzzle Answers 8 What a hot summer we are having! Hope everyone is staying cool in the air, or in the pool, in a boat, or on a float! (inspired by Dr. Seuss) I have news for the Fitness Center! We have ordered a new Recumbent Exercise Bike, & I am also researching the costs for new Treadmills. They ve gotten a lot of miles on them! Have you noticed the Tuesday dancing? I have! How exciting is it that we have a competitive ballroom dancer here to show us some impressive steps?! Jon will be there Tuesdays before the social dancing if anyone wants to join a lesson! The grasses are tall & beautiful with wild flowers this year as are all the flower beds! Thank you to our Pat Long for making Apple Island so beautiful! That being said, it is very difficult to see around the grasses when we are driving. Please be extra careful of children on bikes & people in golf carts. Just a courtesy reminder If you have a boat, trailer, camper, or truck parked in the Storage Area, please stay in your designated spot. It will only get busier in the next few months as our D Docks are installed. Please remember to always get a space assigned by the office when parking in the Storage Area. Space is available on a first come first serve basis, but it must be assigned. Our Farmers Market has been very enjoyable. Spread the word! Tell people about it & invite more to join! Interested vendors should contact the office at We would love to see this grow! Last but surely not least, I would like to update everyone on our daughter. She is doing remarkably well. She has had a clear PET scan, & her prognosis is great! She has 3 more treatments to go, & we believe that will be all she needs! Thank you to everyone who has prayed & asked about her. Gayle Littleson, Guest Services Manager Photo Gallery 9-11

2 A M e s s a g e f r o m o u r G e n e r a l M a n a g e r APPLE ISLAND RESORT RECEIVES THE COVETED 10/10/10 RATING FROM THE GOOD SAM ORGANIZATION The only RV resort or campground in the State of Vermont to achieve this rating! Recently, representatives from the Good Sam Club, an international organization of recreational vehicle owners, visited Apple Island for their annual ratings inspection. Good Sam is famous for their ratings, which are based on stringent criteria of categories ranging from bathroom cleanliness to effective directional signage and everything in between. I am very proud to announce that Apple Island was awarded their highest possible rating a 10/10/10 rating! The Good Sam s representatives also told me that Apple Island is the only RV resort/campground in the State of Vermont to achieve this rating. I would like to extend my congratulations to the hardworking staff at Apple Island. This achievement came, in no small part, because of the hard work you have put in all season long! Thank you! S a l e s N e ws We are almost halfway through the season already. How time flies! It has certainly been a hot summer thus far. We had our Annual Open House in July. It was a beautiful day & several attendees took the opportunity to walk the grounds. Howard Littleson, General Manager I now have 1 new & 7 pre-owned Cottages for sale. The new model is on EM001, waiting to find a new home. The price has been reduced to $61, with free site rental for the remainder of the season. If you know anyone who is thinking of becoming a resident, please let them know. Please welcome our newest residents: Patrick Buteau & Nancy Boutin...EM026 Mark & Deb Cross...GU008 Tim & Liz Martel...SA005 If you should see them out and about, please say hello. As always, check out our website, for a complete listing of units for sale along with pricing. Keep checking the listings as they are updated frequently. Or come see me at my office in the Community Center. G e n e r a l S t o r e N e w s Ken Duffy, Sales Manager Come in & see our new products Olives, Smoked Salmon, Marinated Veggies, and more. And the candy baskets have been refilled, so check out the new candy! You can even give us suggestions for your favorite candy from childhood. Have you seen our selection of coffee? We can even grind it for you. Join us for our FREE wine tastings from 2pm-4pm: Shelburne Winery on Friday, August 3 rd Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery on August 11 th & August 25 th Don t forget, we are the home of the best sandwiches in town, and we deliver to your campsite! Come in to say hello, grab a sandwich, or pick up a few supplies. Whatever the reason, we d love to see you! Tanya Glover, General Store Manager PAGE 2

3 Across 1. One of the three bears 5. Diver's device 10. Campus area 14. Stuntman Knievel 15. Tiny amounts 16. Strongly recommend 17. Princess of India 18. Breakfast bread 19. English nobleman 20. Long-billed diving bird 22. Airline to Israel 23. Stalin's predecessor 24. Elevator direction 26. Spinning toys 29. National bird 33. Stepped heavily 37. Cashews, e.g. 39. Bother 40. Form of jazz 42. Stew vessel 43. Scoundrel 44. Capital of South Korea 45. Fly high 47. Fleecy females 48. West Point freshman 49. Salon tints 51. Scottish girl 54. Piece of celery 58. Strong wind 61. Type of small plane 65. Laundry measure 66. Send out for pizza 67. Cain's brother P u z z l e Pa g e f o r Au g u s t Prefix for freeze 69. Change, as a law 70. JFK or LBJ 71. Not shallow 72. Citrus fruits 73. Lighten Down 1. Job benefit 2. Be of use 3. Rigatoni relative 4. Make even 5. Audit, as a college course 6. Doves' sounds 7. Western state 8. Stationed 9. Houston baseballer 10. Antique furniture style 11. Russian river 12. Taj Mahal city 13. Wooded valley 21. to be tied (angry) 25. Not strong 27. Young dogs 28. Got up 30. Chew like a beaver 31. Valentine card word 32. Needle holes 33. Recipe amount: Abbr. 34. Fishing-rod attachment 35. Slender woodwind 36. Ice-cream cone order 38. Remain 41. ''Not guilty,'' for one 46. Faxes again 50. Greyhound stop: Abbr. 52. Shoplift 53. Hindu guru 55. Open-mouthed 56. Zodiac sign 57. Leg joints 58. Cheerful 59. Top-notch 60. Not on time 62. Thing on a list 63. Prime-time hour 64. ''If all fails...'' From Medium Sudoku Kevin Stone Hard Sudoku Kevin Stone Answers on Page 8 PAGE 3

4 G o l f L i n k s I hope everyone had a fantastic time on the 4th of July! With the summer heat wave, our golfers took a little break from the heat. Due to the hard work of our team members, the course is in incredible shape! A BIG Thank You to Larry Litchfield for being such a big help with our course. Don t forget about our Friday Night Scrambles. They are a fun, low-key affair with everyone enjoying the evening. (See results on next page.) The first Friday of the each month is our Potluck Night after the Scramble. Bring a dish or snack to share & enjoy this event with us. This year has been the Year of Hole-in-Ones!!! Two more were made bringing the total so far to 6. Wow! 6/12/18...Bob Weinberg Hole #8 using a 9 iron 6/21/18...Walter Lotz Hole #7 using a sand wedge Golf Tip of the Month: Replace your old, slippery grips with new ones. The benefit is great! The problem with old, slick grips is you have to grab hard which causes tension in your muscles. The result...poor, unreliable golf shots. You must keep your grip pressure light & consistent. With new grips, you will not have to squeeze too hard, & you can let your muscles relax & be able to make the swinging motion freely. Come on out and join the fun. See you at the first tee! Matt Engberg, Golf Pro 2018 Me mber Golf To ur name nt Sc hedule Tournament: Mid-Summer Charity Golf Classic Night Golf Championship Fall Fling Tournament Date: Time: Per Person: Open To: August 4 Saturday 8:00am $8.00 Seasonal Members Only August 18 Saturday 9:00am $40 Open to Public August 24 Friday Night After Social $10 members Open to Public Non-Members: $10 + $15 green fees September 8 & 9 Sat/Sun 9:00am $20.00 Seasonal Members Only September 22 Saturday 9:00am $1 members Open to Public Non-Members: $1 + $15 green fees 2018 After Scramble Socials What: Date: Day: Time: Per Person: Open To: Social August 3 Friday After Scramble Potluck Public Social August 24 Friday After Scramble Potluck Public 2018 Apple Island Charity Golf Classic Open to the Public Saturday, August 18, 2018 $40 per Person All Profits Go To Camp Ta -Kum-Ta PAGE 4

5 G o l f L i n k s ( c o n t d. ) Tournament season is in full swing. Below are results so far. Couples Best Ball Tournament July 7: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Closest to the Pin winners: Dave & Carolyn Antone, Moe & Pauline Thibault Emile & Sis Thibault, Paul & Diane Dufresne Hal Ranney, Sandy Duffy, John Derby, Jan Minor Hole #1: Paul Dufresne 89 Hole #7: Diane Dufresne 10 1 Hole #2: Evelyn Rogerson 88 Hole #9: Dave Antone Ladies League: June 27: July 4: July 11: July 18: 1st Place: Sandy Duffy, Barb Gorchinski, Joy Anderson, Pattie Cressey Closest to the Pin: Dana Stevens st Place: Trina Villemaire, Carolyn Antone, Barb Gorchinski, Sandy Duffy Closest to the Pin: Jeanette Iverson st Place: Evelyn Rogerson, Carolyn Antone, Jan Minor, Amy Heinritz Closest to the Pin: Sue Jacfier st Place: Carolyn Antone, Jeanette Iverson, Deb McCanna, Irene Falby Closest to the Pin: Betsy Jackson July 25: 1st Place: Pauline Thibault, Patty Cressey, Irene Falby, Pat Manley Closest to the Pin: N/A Mens League: June 28: July 5: July 12: July 19: July 26: Rained Out 1st Place: Leon Litchfield, Ed Gorchinski, Arch White, Larry Litchfield Closest to the Pin: N/A 1st Place: Larry Litchfield, Mike Heinritz, Ray Yandow Closest to the Pin: Jim Morell...4 1st Place: Bob Perkins, Dave Rogerson, Hal Ranney, Pete Murphy Closest to the Pin: John Derby Rained Out PAGE 5

6 H a p p e n i n g s a t t h e M a r i n a It is amazing to think we are already in the month of August. June showed us a number of beautiful boating days, & July was hot. The Lake Champlain International (LCI) Father s Day Fishing Derby was held on June Apple Island Marina provided space for the weigh-in station, & our team members relayed tournament results to LCI headquarters. We had a terrific turnout, & a quite a few good-sized fish in all categories were caught, put in the tank for spectators to look at, then released. BOATER SAFETY Our final Boater Safety Class for the season is right around the corner August 13, 14, 15 from 7pm-10 pm. Call the Marina to sign you up for this class. If you need a reminder, stop by the Marina Boathouse for your copy of the Handbook of Vermont Boating Laws and Responsibilities or take our Boater Safety Course. Safe Boating Tips Obtain charts of your destination & determine which areas are open to your type of boat. Make a realistic plan & stick to it. Always tell someone of your travel plans & file a float plan. Check the weather forecast for your destination. Plan clothing, equipment, & supplies accordingly. Make sure you have enough fuel & oil for the entire trip. Make sure your owner s manual & registration are on board in waterproof containers. Always carry a Coast Guard approved working fire extinguisher & warning flares. Prepare for the unexpected by packing necessary emergency items. Carry a Global Positioning System (GPS) & know how to use it. Know distress signals & warning symbols. Know your limitations. Apply sunscreen, drink lots of water, & watch your energy level. Make sure your boat is mechanically up to the task. Be prepared with tools, supplies, & a spill kit. Take a boater education course to learn more about navigating waterways & safe and enjoyable boating. BOAT TRAILER STORAGE Storage for a boat trailer is provided free to all Marina customers on a first come first serve basis, as space is available. A completed & signed Marina Storage Agreement must be presented to the Resort Office prior to taking any trailer to storage. A resort team member will then escort you to the storage area to determine a site assignment. The Marina is open 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. The picnic tables at the Marina are calling your name; come sit, enjoy, meet a new friend, & remember to bring a picnic lunch and admire the beautiful lakeside view. Enjoy the Lake and be safe! Preston Lockenwitz, Marina Supervisor Just a Thought... Did you know that an Ostrich s eye is bigger than its brain and that a Butterfly tastes with its feet? WEBSITE NEWS Become a Facebook friend of Apple Island Resort... Twitter with us at:... twitter.com/airrvresort PAGE 6

7 Ac t i v i t i e s A b o u n d July was busy! Crafts with Peggy continues every other week with driftwood wreaths & copper wind chimes. Dick began the Pegs & Jokers game with a custom-made board, & Residents organized Pickle Ball play at a nearby North Hero court. Torrential downpours marked the end of June. That didn't stop us from having Game Day during which Preston showed us how to play a mean game of Croquet followed by a water balloon skirmish. Plein Air Bingo debuted on the Golf Clubhouse Deck, during which we discovered that daubing one's nose with ink increased the chances of winning. All four of the daubers won at least once, with one lucky person winning 3 games. Thank you to the golfers who shared their deck with us & even participated in one of the charity rounds. Independence Week at Apple Island included not one, but 2 golf cart parades, an explosive fireworks display, a heat wave, and The Johnny Cash Tribute Band. Local watercolor artist Maurie Harrington led a Sip & Paint afternoon with sunflowers and red wine as the favorite combo. The 90+ degree weather broke just in time for the Chili Cook-Off featuring 5 chefs serving up a wide range of flavors & spices. John Derby won Honorable Mention in a close race for Best Overall, Bill Fox made the Hottest Chili, Sherry Beauchemin had the Sweetest Chili, Brad Fondiler cooked up the Most Creative Chili, & Rich Bangle scored Best Overall. All of the Chilis were delicious! Honorable Mention Hottest Sweetest Most Creative Best Overall Great classic country music by the Dennis Fox Band had people dancing in the grass & by the pool until dark when the mosquitoes crashed the party and sent us swatting home. P.S. Volunteer Opportunities with Activities are available every week. A sign-up sheet is in the office. Volunteers get free food, an invitation to the September Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour, and Community Pride. Especially needed are party decorators extraordinaire. PAGE 7

8 APPLE ISLAND RESORT UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Adult / Child Price (9 & under) APPLE ISLAND CASINO WEEKEND Fri., Aug Potluck Social after Friday Night Scramble at Golf Course... Approx. 7:30pm Sat., Aug Members Mid-Summer Golf Tournament... 8:00am... $8... CASINO NIGHT by Alpine Entertainment... 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music by Eddie & The Allstars Sun., Aug Breakfast... 8:00am-9:30am... $8/$5 SOCK HOP FUN Sat., Aug Wine Tasting at the General Store... 2:00pm-4:00pm By Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery... Spaghetti Dinner (catered by Bove Brothers)... 6:00pm-7:00pm... $10/$7 Sock Hop Dance with Music by TBA... 7:00pm-10:00pm Aug. 13,14,15... FREE Boat Vermont Boater Safety Course (9-hour course)... 7:00pm-10:00pm In the Community Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; Call Marina to Register Tues., Aug Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Trip (must be 21)... 7:45am-6:00pm... $27 Includes $12 Meal Voucher + $20 Free Slot Play Deadline to Sign Up: August 12 th Sat., Aug APPLE ISLAND CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC... 9:00am... $40/person Open to Public ~ All Profits go to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta Prizes & BBQ after Tournament Fri., Aug Potluck Social after Friday Night Scramble at Golf Course... Approx. 7:30pm... Night Golf (open to public)... After Social Members with Card... $10 entry fee Non-Members... $15 green fees + $10 entry fee Sat., Aug Wine Tasting at the General Store... 2:00pm-4:00pm By Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery LABOR DAY WEEKEND Sat., Sept Hot Dog & Hamburger Bar... 6:00pm-7:00pm... $TBA Live Music by Eddie & The Allstars... 7:00pm-10:00pm Sun., Sept Breakfast... 8:00-9:30am... $8/$5... Golf Cart Poker Run... 6:30pm... $5 entry Puzzle Page Answers for August 2018 Medium Sudoku Kevin Stone Hard Sudoku Kevin Stone PAGE 8

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