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“The mission of Advent Christian Village, Inc. is to express Christ’s love by providing
compassionate care and quality comprehensive services for senior adults, families with
special needs, and children, in a secure, supportive residential setting and in the
surrounding communities.”
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
ADMINISTRATOR ON CALL: KAREN THOMAS, 386-658-3333IN LOVING MEMORY
Anita Adcock, who was a resident of GSC, died on Sept. 20. Her memorial service information will be posted
when available.
Evelyn Wallace, who was a resident of CH, died on Sept. 17. Her memorial service was held Sept. 19.
TRANSFER WITHIN ACV
George and Nancy Gearhart have moved from ET to RW. Their mailing address remains the same.
Karen Allen has moved from 213 DH to 223 DH. Her mailing address remains the same.
ACV EVENTS testing for next week. We hope their schedule will allow
them to be able to keep this appointment.
Testing for independent living members who live
Friday, Sept. 25 anywhere other than CH or DH and for ACV staff will
Sit ‘N Stitch — 2:00 p.m. — CH take place on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in SMR/DR. Testing
will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until they have
Saturday, Sept. 26 performed the daily maximum of 200 tests.
Movie Matinee — 2:00 p.m. — OPR Testing for CH and DH will take place on
Wednesday, Sept. 30. DH testing will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27 in the DH lobby, and CH testing will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Worship Service — 9:40 a.m. — TV2 and online in the CH lobby.
Bruce Strickland C.E. Class — 11:30 a.m. — BC While priority will be given to CH and DH
residents on Wednesday, if you live elsewhere, would
Monday, Sept. 28 like to be tested, and cannot make the Tuesday testing
Ceramics — 2:00–4:00 p.m. — PCS time, they should be able to test you on Wednesday so
long as they have not yet reached the daily maximum
Tuesday, Sept. 29 of 200 tests.
Free COVID-19 Testing — See article below
Men’s Bible Study — 8:30 a.m. — BC
Pastor Rick’s Bible Study — 10:00 a.m. — OPR
Wii Bowling — 2:00 p.m. — OPR
EVENTS HERE AND THERE
Wednesday, Sept. 30 LIFE AFTER …
Free COVID-19 Testing — See article below Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m. - OPR
Ceramics Shop Elves — 9:00–11:00 a.m. — PCS The “Life After …” counseling group under the direction
VC Bible Institute — 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon — BC of Monica Serlick, which previously met at the JKPL, is
Prayer Meeting — 6:00 p.m. — VC Sanctuary meeting temporarily in the OPR from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing to discuss the process of living and
Friday, Oct. 2 coping after any significant change is invited to attend.
Bible Study — 9:30 a.m. — BC Please read the “Activity Restrictions” article on this
Sit ‘N Stitch — 2:00 p.m. — CH page to familiarize yourself with the limitations
surrounding participating in an activity at ACV.
ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS
We have determined a few activities are safe to
reinstate (see above), and have defined the processes
by which those activities can begin again. If your group
would like to be considered to be able to meet again,
please call James Sutter in Member Services at 658-
5400.
Until further notice, all reinstated activities have JO KENNON PUBLIC LIBRARY
the following restrictions: 386-658-2670
All ACV-approved activities are limited to ACV Call the library for hours of operation.
members, ACV staff, and approved outside Walk-ins are welcome. Please use the side door by the
leadership. children’s department. Those entering are encouraged
Participation is limited dependent upon space and to wear a mask. As the library is still operating at 25%
activity. capacity, we ask that your visits last no longer than 30
Each individual must wear a mask and observe
minutes. Social distancing guidelines will be followed,
social distancing as well as safe hygiene practices and children under the age of 16 must be accompanied
while participating. by an adult at all times. Patrons may use their time to
select material and/or computer use, faxing, and
Non-compliance will result in removal. printing activities. There will be no meeting room
bookings or in-house programs at this time.
MOVIE MATINEE Please return all items to the outdoor book drop.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2:00 p.m. - OPR Computers will be sanitized after each use.
Raven is a sadistic killer-for-hire seeking revenge after Page Magnifiers
being double crossed. Ellen is a lovely and talented We have five page magnifiers available for a three-week
entertainer engaged to a police lieutenant. When checkout. These magnifiers are lightweight, have an
chance draws the two together, a bigger picture adjustable LED light, and have a lens large enough to
unfolds. 1942 suspense. 80 mins. Not rated. The Village cover the entire page.
Church is able to show this movie because it is covered Tech Help
by their CVLI license, which also prohibits the If you need assistance with your iPhone, computer, or
advertisement of the movie’s title and actors’ names. anything involving technology, our capable staff is here
to assist you.
FREE COVID-19 TESTING Home Delivery
Representatives with the state of Florida have Remember the JKPL has home delivery of books and
rescheduled the previously-announced free COVID-19 DVDs to anyone living in the Village. Just give us a call
BA Butterfield Acres DH Dowling House IC Information Center RDR Rumph Dining Room
BC Bixler Chapel DM Dacier Manor JKPL Jo Kennon Public Library RV Smith Riverview Apartments
CB Chriss Building DMA Dowling Manor MS Member Services RW River Woods
CH Carter House DR Depot Room OPR Old Pavilion Room SMR Sawmill Room
CCC Copeland Community Center ET Edgewood Terrace PCS Polk Ceramics Shop VC The Village Church
CMC Copeland Medical Center GSC Good Samaritan Center POP Park of the Pines VS Village Square
2at 658-2670, and we will take your requested item to the VC office, the IC, CH and DH lobbies, and in the
the Village post office. foyer at CCC. The following groups are meeting in
Banned Books Week, Sept. 27–Oct. 3 person at the VC this week and are open to ACV
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the members and staff (Attendees must wear a mask and
freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of maintain safe distancing.):
September, it spotlights current and historical attempts Bruce Strickland’s Christian education class meets
to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings in BC on Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
together the entire book community — librarians, The Tuesday morning men’s Bible study, led by
booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and Michael Saunders and Tom Spannagle, meets at
readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom 8:30 in BC.
to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider The VC Bible Institute, taught by Michael Saunders,
unorthodox or unpopular. meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to
The books featured during Banned Books Week 12:00 noon in BC.
have all been targeted for removal or restriction in Wednesday night prayer meeting, led by Don E.
libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the Wrigley, meets at 6:00 p.m. in the VC sanctuary.
country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned PRAYER FOR OUR NATION: On Sept. 26,
Books Week draws national attention to the harms of Christians from around our nation will gather in
censorship. Washington, D.C., to participate in a prayer march
Book Bundles Are Here! intended to unite us in asking for God’s restoration,
We are unveiling a new service this month called Book healing, and help for our nation. This event will be
Bundles! This is for adults who would like a little help taking place beginning at noon. Those in D.C. will walk
with their reading list. Maybe you are a voracious from the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol, stopping
reader and always need new books to read, or perhaps at designated sites to engage in specific prayer focus
you don’t read that much because you can’t find related to that given site. In support of and in
anything you like. We can help in both cases! conjunction with that event, the VC will be having a
The idea is simple. Fill out a brief questionnaire drop-in prayer event from noon to 2:00 p.m. in our
telling us what types of books you like. Our staff will sanctuary. We plan to follow the same prayer focus as
note your preferences and choose a selection of books those in D.C. This is an opportunity for ACV residents
for you based on your criteria. We’ll let you know when and members to gather in person to participate, or if
they are ready to pick up, and then you can stop in and you feel more comfortable, to join in this prayer
check them out. Return them when you are done as movement from your home. Prayer guides will be made
usual. available to assist us in our praying.
If you are ready to get started, call the JKPL or
come by and pick up a form.
New Books at the Library
The Redeemed by Tim Pears — The world has gone to
war, and young Leo Sercombe, hauling coal aboard the
HMS Queen Mary, is a long way from home. The wild,
unchanging west country roads of his boyhood seem
very far away from life aboard a battlecruiser, a Starting Sunday, Oct. 4, the VC will regather for
universe of well-oiled steel, of smoke and spray and in-person Sunday morning services, initially with
sweat, where death seems never more than a heartbeat 75 in attendance. Seating reservations will be required
away. What Are the Odds? by Mike Lindell — Far more and can be made by calling the church office each week
than a “business memoir”, What Are the Odds? is a by Friday noon. We will expand the numbers of who
raw, authentic account by a man many thought would can attend just as quickly as we feel we can do so
never rise above his serial, addiction-fueled failures. safely. Social distancing, masks, and temperature
Mike’s gripping narrative transports readers from his checks at the door will be part of the process.
small-town tavern with its colorful cast of “regulars” to Hopefully, everyone who wishes will have a chance to
Mexico and a drug deal gone awry. The Room Where It worship in the sanctuary at least once a month. The
Happened by John Bolton — As President Trump’s second Sunday of the month will be set aside
national security advisor, John Bolton spent many of his specifically for non-ACV members. As soon as we can,
453 days in the room where it happened, and the facts we will gather as an entire congregation. Our services
speak for themselves. The Grove of the Caesars by will continue to be available online and on TV2.
Lindsey Davis — Too many people tell Flavia Albia,
“Don’t go to the Grove.” Such warnings will only lure COPELAND MEDICAL CENTER
her to the place she is warned away from, Julius Ann Toole–386-658-5300
Caesar’s Gardens, where she finds more than one Thousands of people are hospitalized each year as a
intriguing mystery. Signs of Life by Creston Mapes — result of severe illness from the flu. Influenza is the 9th
High school teacher Tyson Cooper is just dismissing his leading cause of death in the country. The good news is
class when a student flashes his phone. “Another there is something we can do to keep our families and
shooting, Mr. C.” And this one is too close to home. community safer. Children and adults who receive the
Tyson races to Pioneer Square, but he’s too late. The influenza vaccine each year are on an average 70% less
light of his life has been snuffed out — and so has his likely to get sick and less likely to spread illness to older
faith. relatives and neighbors.
The flu vaccine will be available at the
Copeland Medical Center beginning Sept. 21,
2020, during the following times:
DEPARTMENT, SHOP At any scheduled appointment with Dr. Malik Naqi;
AND CLUB NEWS Dr. Donna Schippers; or Cheryl Collins, APRN.
By Appointment only beginning Sept. 21, 2020:
Appointments will be scheduled on Wednesdays
THE VILLAGE CHURCH and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30
Rev. Sam Worley to 3:45 p.m.
Church Office–658-5344, P.O. Box 4314 Please call 658-5300 to schedule a flu vaccine
Find our church services on TV2 appointment and help keep our community and families
or on Facebook and YouTube at healthy this flu season.
“The Village Church at Advent Christian Village”.
MESSAGE: “Where Can I Find Help?” MEMBER SERVICES
TEXT: Psalm 121:1–8 James Sutter–386-658-5400
SPEAKER: Pastor Sam Worley It is still required that all non-ACV members coming on
campus to visit any residence or other ACV building
Our Sunday morning worship service is shown live at need to first visit the IC to be screened before going
9:40 a.m. on TV2, Facebook and YouTube. Worship and anywhere else on campus. This applies to vendors who
prayer guides are available on Thursday afternoons at come to provide home health or therapy, delivery
3people, friends, family … anyone who isn’t a Village have the same allotment: 24 hours a day), and give a
member. After they have been screened, they may compliment (it might give someone a badly needed lift).
proceed to their intended location. If that location is “With each day, I give thanks for the blessings
your apartment, you should meet them at the building’s of life — the blessings of another day and the chance to
front door and escort them to your apartment and back do something with it.” Mamie Till-Mobley, author.
again when they have completed their visit.
The state of Florida representatives have POLK CERAMICS SHOP
rescheduled the previously-announced free COVID-19 Laura Putman, Reporter
testing. See the article on Page 2 for days and times. Yes, the Ceramics Shop is still open every Monday
Let’s keep our fingers crossed that they don’t have to afternoon and Wednesday morning. We look forward to
reschedule again. seeing you stop by and checking out some of the items
We have received no response from our latest already finished — some could be for sale for your early
letter to candidates asking for more video introductions Christmas buying, and others are waiting for you to
and literature. The videos we received previously that choose and paint. Of course, we will be available to
are still relevant are available to view on ACV’s YouTube guide and give suggestions — but imagine it — you
channel (www.youtube.com/AdventChristianVillage) in a could “make” something with your own hands to give to
2020 Candidate Videos playlist, and relevant literature is a grandchild or ...
available to peruse on a table near the IC. Those of you Well anyway, if you are bored one day, why
who have requested mail-in ballots should receive them don’t you call for the bus to take you to the Ceramics
next week. Those who vote in person can look forward Shop and just have a little “outing”.
to early voting beginning Oct. 24 at JKPL.
Do you like to proofread? We could use another VILLAGE VOICES
volunteer editor to help with the FNN on a regular or Nancy Seale, Reporter
substitute basis. If you’re interested, call me at 658- Now folks, if you have seen me out and about recently
5266. with my hands raised to the sky, you may have
Member Services Tip of the Week thought, “Yep, she has truly lost her wits! I knew she
The “green sheet” is printed the last week of the month was touched.” However, I have been thanking God for
to spotlight real estate listings, member birthdays and blessing us with this wonderful weather. I just can’t
anniversaries for the upcoming month, and information help myself as I enjoy the opportunity to exit my car
on some FNN policies. Please keep this sheet to refer to with mask upon my face, the breeze in my hair, and my
throughout the month. glasses fog-free!
A bit of trivia: Why is it called the “green sheet”? For the past several days, as I have been
Many of you probably remember it used to be printed scooting around outside, my hands just reach towards
on green paper, but equipment changes prevented the Heaven in thanksgiving for this “hint of fall” that we are
continuation of that practice, so it is printed on white having. At my age, I am not in a hurry for the
paper just like the rest of the FNN. Similar to the progression of time, but always look forward to the
phrases, “close, but no cigar”, “burning the midnight coolness that follows summer. Fall in our part of Florida
oil”, and “jumping on the bandwagon”, this is an is awesome and reason for celebration!
outdated term we have continued to use. As the calendar indicates the seasonal change,
the physical changes will soon follow for us. Should you
TV2 venture out as the weather cools and the annoying
Each Tuesday through at least the end of October, a insects fly elsewhere, hopefully thoughts will surface of
special presentation will air at 8:00 p.m. on TV2. Tune wonderful times of past celebrations as you enjoy the
in Tuesday evenings in September and October to enjoy nice weather fall offers us in northern Florida upon the
musical concerts by students, faculty, and friends banks of our beautiful Suwannee River.
recorded at Florida State University. As you enjoy the coolness and colorfulness of
This Tuesday, Sept. 29, the FSU Chamber Choir autumn weather, try remembering some of your
and the University Singers present “The Earth with favorite things about the fall season. Celebrations may
Psalms Must Shout”, a set of spiritual songs leading up be found that you can share for the upcoming edition of
to and ending with Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Five Village Voices. Remembering better days and
Mystical Songs. Lovers of fine choral works will be both happenings has the ability to brighten the days that we
delighted and impressed. are now in.
Upcoming special presentations: The submission envelope waits in MS. You may
Oct. 6: FSU Wind Ensemble also email me with submissions or any questions at
Oct. 13: Read Gainsford, Piano basketcasenan51@gmail.com.
Oct. 20: FSU Jazz Ensemble
Oct. 27: FSU Symphony Orchestra
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Eleanore Catarious–386-658-5251
A cool welcome to the first week of autumn! Where did BUTTERFIELD ACRES
the summer go? It surely has been a strange one and James Sutter, Reporter
one that I hope we never have to endure again. Happy anniversary to Glenn and Pam Bissett on the
Once a year, we celebrate National Friendship 28th. Happy birthday to the handsome and talented
Week. The following are some sayings that I would like Matthew and Micah Hilliard on the 29th. May you four
to share with you as a friend: have a great week.
~ Dance like nobody is watching. Phyllis Klitzkie asks for prayer for Terry as he
~ Sing like nobody’s listening. recovers from surgery.
~ Live like it is Heaven on Earth. Never challenge Death to a pillow fight unless
~ Work like you don’t need the money. you’re prepared to face the reaper cushions.
~ Love like you’ve never been hurt.
~ May the sun always shine on your windowpane. DACIER MANOR
~ May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. Janice Chapman, Reporter
~ May the hand of a friend always be near you. This week, we welcomed two new resident aides, Jada
~ May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. Taylor and Carolyn Nealy. We are very glad to have
Why not ... call a forgotten friend, drop an old them with us.
grudge and replace it with some pleasant memories, We have one birthday to announce for the rest
share a funny story with someone whose spirits are of September. Happy birthday, Janice Chapman, on
drooping, make a genuine effort to stay in closer touch Saturday, the 26th.
with family and friends, resolve to stop magnifying There may be some changes coming up in the
small problems (words that you have to eat can be hard near future, but as of now, activities remain the same
to digest), find time to be kind and thoughtful (All of us as reported several times before.
Dorothy Simpson had a window visit from her
son this week, as did Annie Daniels. D’Arcy Chapman
4also visited his mom (me). Many receive cards and where the people are so nice. They visit with her
occasionally meals for each of us is provided by a friend frequently to let her know they enjoy having her back.
or loved one. We are thankful to all of you and for the Michelle says her sister wouldn’t really let her get out
care we receive every day right here where we live. We much because of the threat of COVID-19, but it wasn’t
are blessed. Thank you for continued support and so bad. She admits to being a homebody anyway.
prayers. God bless you! KEEP SMILING!
“One of the great things about books is
DOWLING HOUSE sometimes there are some fantastic pictures.” George
Janice Harris, Reporter W. Bush.
Mary Jane Holler was blessed to have her daughter, Always remember you’re unique — just like
Sue, from Fort Walton, come on Sept. 12 to help her everyone else.
move. What a blessing it was for Mary Jane to have her
daughter come to help. PARK OF THE PINES
Fall marks the arrival of the seasonal pumpkin Bob Reynolds, Reporter
foods. Be on the lookout for pumpkin Mini Wheats, Pop To finish up the month of September, Don Sinclair will
Tarts, cream cheese, oatmeal, Belvita breakfast bars, celebrate on the 30th, which is next Wednesday, so
Dunkin’ Donuts, Dairy Queen Blizzards, pudding, Moon beware of the commotion, okay? Have a wonderful day,
Pies, Werther’s Originals, and yogurt. Don, “’cause it’s all yours.”
Rumor has it that our friendly tour office and
DOWLING MANOR & other amenities offered to visitors, like homes to
DOWLING PARK NORTH purchase, etc., has been transferred back to Carter
Jack “CrackerJack” Dixon, Reporter Village Hall. For the newcomers, that is where you used
We just got some awesome news. On a limited basis, to go for a tour, and it was a very pleasant surrounding.
DM will be accepting visitors. They have set up strict Well, Cleo’s Meeting House was a pleasant place to visit
guidelines to protect the residents, but the fact that as well. I’ll miss it! Now, who is going to monitor the
they will be face to face with loved ones and friends is use of that building for various purposes? A meeting
very special to them. You must call DM to set up an room, kitchen, and murals to admire. What more could
appointment if you wish to visit someone. So share a you ask for?
smile with someone and make an appointment. Will our blessings hold out until the hurricane
I still don’t have any birthdays or anniversaries season is officially over? We have been blessed this
that have not been already mentioned in the last three season, and many in the past, of having the weather to
weeks. We will see how they line up for October in next be insignificant or just annoying. Now that my neighbor
week’s report. and I on Cedar Drive have had those tipping trees
From the dusty ole ditty bag: In life you will find removed, we feel we can take on anything! However,
freedom is doing what you like, and happiness is liking don’t push it, okay?
what you do. You will soon realize also that even if you Ever hear of the word aphorism? It means a
are on the right track, you will get run over if you just short, pointed sentence, wise or clever observation, or a
sit there. Few men will ever discover that a man can’t general truth. Here are a few for you: 1. The nicest
understand marriage until he can understand every thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow.
word his wife is not saying! If people from Poland are 2. Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will
called Poles, why aren’t people from Holland called make him wag his tail. 3. If you don’t have a sense of
Holes? humor, you probably don’t have any sense at all.
From the middle of a dead end dusty, bumpy 4. Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs. 5. A
dirt road, be thankful for all things, know that God is good time to keep your mouth shut is when you’re in
real and alive, and never forget who is in charge. Isaiah deep water. That’s all, folks.
40:28–31.
EDGEWOOD TERRACE
Sandra Kelly, Reporter
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Hello again, ET! Haven’t the past few days been
wonderful? What a pleasure to go for a walk along the COMING SOON: NUT SALE FLYER
river! The cooler weather has aggravated my “plant The ACV Community Garden Club will soon be holding
something in the garden now” itch, and I’ve had to put its annual fundraising nut sale (pecans, walnuts,
some seeds in the ground to alleviate it. cashews, almonds). A flier will soon appear in all of the
Happy birthday to James Hendon and to Jean P.O. boxes. This will be a special COVID-conscious
Snyder, both on Sept. 29. Hope you have a wonderful fundraiser. There will be an order form for you to
day and a glorious year! complete and return to Verna Piper by Oct. 30. All of
Bill Storey tells me that he has several people to the information you need will be included on the form.
be grateful to as they made wonderful impressions on You’ll make your selections now and pay when you pick
his life. Bill grew up during war time. His father worked them up, which will be by the middle of November.
on maintenance projects for Anaconda so was often There will not be a second order for you to decide on
away from home. When they did have time off later. Start making your “nut list” now. They are great
together, they liked to fish. Bill thought of it as a great for cooking or munching, and will be here in plenty of
bonding time, but his more practical father saw it as time for your Christmas gift-giving. We, the Garden
putting food on the table. His father was also the Club, do appreciate your support, and we know you will
disciplinarian, and he believed in the “Spare the rod and appreciate the nuts. They are GOOD!
spoil the child” rule. Because of his dad’s work
schedule, Bill spent a lot of time with his mother, and
they enjoyed long discussions. His mom often had a set
mind about certain things, and Bill would marshal
THANK YOU
arguments to change her outlook. It didn’t work that Thank you ALL very much for your cards and kind
often! Another favorite influence was a teacher, Orton wishes since you have heard of my non-reversible case
Simons, who taught investments. Bill says he learned of Leukemia, and that I may be going to meet my
enough from Mr. Simons to finance his own first year of savior, Jesus, sometime before too very long. I feel so
college! Another favorite was a Sunday school teacher, unworthy. Just keep Alice and me in your prayers.
Clarence Narg. Mr. Narg collected National Geographics Blessings to all.
and would allow Bill to look at and read them. He was Thomas Rumbaugh
able to enjoy many travels that were not affordable in
wartime through the pages of the magazines. After
college, Bill joined the Army, and after doing a lot of What fun to go to the post office during the week of my
traveling while in service, retired after 30 years. birthday and find within the “usual” mailings so many
Welcome back to Michelle Gerstner who has birthday remembrances. My goodness, I received many,
been staying with a sister in Gainesville for several many beautiful cards, clever cards, and individually
months. Michelle says she is very glad to be back here created ones, and I feel I must tell you all how much
5this means to me. Sincerely, I thank every one of you pleasant for us men. For some reason, when a man
very, very much! wants to buy something, he goes to the store, gets it,
Marny Owens and that’s it — he goes home. Total time involved in
this takes about 20 minutes. However, it has been my
experience with most of the women I have been around
MISCELLANEOUS that a shopping trip to the mall could encompass most
of the day. I think it has something to do with the ole
saying “Women are from Venus, and men are from
PLEASE NOTE: All submissions to the FNN must have Mars.” With all due respect to my dear wife, I never
a name attached for communication purposes. We really understood that phrase until I got married.
cannot publish anything submitted anonymously. If you Learning to live in a loving, give-and-take relationship
prefer not to have your name included with the listing does take some time and makes the road to happiness
in the FNN, indicate that on the submission. a lot smoother when understood.
My brother and sister and I always looked
FOR SALE: New Emeril Lagasse Air Fryer Plus, new forward to Christmas shopping with mother. Every year,
$149.99, now $100.00. Please call Hank Kueltz at 386- we would all go down to downtown Miami (which was a
685-2559.** big deal to us) because we knew we would be going to
lunch at the five and dime store to eat at the lunch
FOR SALE: Thousands of items in 12 buildings, by counter. We would always get the “blue plate special”,
appointment only; includes furniture, tools, hardware, which was turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy with
jewelry, kitchenware, linens, towels, lamps, tools, green beans and a slice of cranberry sauce. With built-
Christmas items, glassware, clocks, office supplies, up anticipation, after lunch, we would go to see Santa.
records and tapes, and much more. Call David Northup I’d scoot up on his big lap and tell him what I wanted
at 658-3207.** for Christmas and convince him I had been a good boy
and was worthy of it all. Much later in life, I had the
FOR SALE: An Alleviate lift chair recliner, brown, 100% opportunity and privilege of putting on a Santa suit and
vinyl, dimensions: 33.5” w x 34” d x 44.5 h, weight limit listening to the boys and girls. That is a whole different
325 lbs. Please call Beverly at 386-249-3596.** story that I will share with you later.
Jack “CrackerJack” Dixon
FOR SALE: Women’s 24 inch bike, pink, asking $45.
Call 209-2237 and ask for Phylis.* NATIONAL DAY OF
REPENTANCE & PRAYER
FOR SALE: Black and Decker electric hedge trimmer, We are blessed to be able to celebrate the National Day
asking $10. Troy Built electric blower, $15. Or $20 for of Repentance and Prayer right here at ACV, at the
both. Items are both plug-ins. Call Tom Richards at same time it will be celebrated on the National Mall in
658-3957.* Washington, DC for this nation that we love so much.
It is common knowledge that God raised
FREE: Gallon Ziplock bags of expensive small dog food. America up many years ago to bless others, and we
One bag senior and one Purina Pro Plan focus. Call have been that for a long time. That’s the good news.
Kathy at 850-509-1391.* However, as Jonathan Cahn, a well-known prophetic
voice, pointed out after Sept. 11, 2001, God sent a
WANTED: Animal cart that is on wheels for a small serious warning that we had then failed miserably. That
dog. Contact Becky Wells at 658-2831.* was the bad news. In response, Cahn wrote his book
Harbinger I (which means Warning #1) and reached
WANTED: Kennedy half dollars and Franklin half millions of individuals. He also has addressed members
dollars. Please call Ken at 658-2362.* of Congress and has spoken at the United Nations. Our
churches were once again filled with old and new
FREE: I have three cartridges of HP ink for copiers: two believers who repented and prayed (Isaiah 9:10). That
black #92 and #901 and one color #901. They are was more good news.
yours free. If you want to make a donation of any size But it didn’t last. We now find ourselves
to the Village Benevolent Fund, that be nice, but not quarantined because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as
necessary. Call Paul at 386-658-1048 or 352-428- well as experiencing deadly fires, stronger and more
2966.* frequent hurricanes, Black Lives Matter marches, etc.
Cahn recently wrote another book, Harbinger II: The
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION Return (Warning #2). It is a second call to return to
On 9/11, 34-year-old NY firefighter Stephen Siller was God in repentance and prayer. It is our gracious Lord’s
on his way home to play golf when the first plane second chance to get America back to God’s original
crashed into the Twin Towers. He was in the plan. (See webpage www.thereturn.org.)
Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. He stopped, strapped on 60 This National Day of Repentance and Prayer,
lbs. of gear, and ran to the World Trade Center to therefore, is not just another holiday to mark on our
assist. He died in the rescue efforts. The Stephen Siller calendars. It is a serious, urgent call by Jonathan Cahn
Tunnel to Towers Foundation was established in his and many other Christian leaders. After the Saturday,
memory to help pay mortgages for the fallen heroes’ Sept. 26 gathering on the National Mall, that event “will
families as well as veterans who died in combat. They be sealed on the next day, Sunday, Sept. 27, in houses
also equip homes with special features to help veterans of worship; state capitals, public squares; in homes and
who meet their requirements. households; in events and gatherings, wherever and
Since 2015, the foundation has held a Tunnel to however; and individually in every place and in every
Towers climb up 104 flights of stairs at One World heart that is so led.”
Trade Center to raise funds. Over 1,000 people Steve Strang, Founder and CEO of Charisma
participate. It symbolizes the strength, courage, and Magazine, gives more information on Jonathan Cahn
resiliency of the people who helped recover victims on and The Return in the September 2020 issue, which can
9/11. After making the emotional climb, participants also be found online. Steve Strang has written several
explore the expansive, panoramic views in every books about the seriousness of this matter and the
direction. One of the major highlights is viewing the two critical importance of our voting in the November
reflecting pools that mark the footprints of where the election.
Twin Towers stood. Let’s all take advantage of this special
You can learn more about the foundation at opportunity to repent for our own and our nation’s sin,
www.tunnel2towers.org. however the Lord leads us. It could very well make the
Janice Harris difference about whether or not America returns to
God’s plan to bless America so it can bless the world.
CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCES Aren’t you glad God has given us a second chance to
Do you realize that today is the 25th, and that means get it right?
just three more shopping months until Christmas?! A concerned ACV resident
Generally speaking, going shopping is not the most
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8Midday Dining Menu
Monday–Friday 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Sept. 25–Oct. 2, 2020
FRIDAY, 9/25
$5.49 Entrées: Cuban Sandwich, Golden Fried Catfish, Baked Catfish
$1.09 Sides: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans, Cheese Grits, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw,
Baked Beans, Garlic Cheddar Biscuit
$2.09 Desserts: Boston Cream Pie, Brownie with Icing, NSA Fruit Cobbler
SATURDAY, 9/26
$1.99 Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo
$4.99 Blue Plate Special: Goulash, Steamed Carrots, Assorted Side Salads, White Cake with
White Icing, Assorted Desserts
SUNDAY, 9/27
Buffet Service | Members $7.00 | Beverage Included
Entrees: Southern Meatloaf, Golden Fried Chicken, Seasoned Baked Chicken
Sides: Green Bean Casserole, Steamed Mixed Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes, Fried Okra, Country
Style Cornbread
Desserts: Assorted Regular and NSA Desserts
MONDAY, 9/28
$5.49 Entrées: Ham and Brown Sugar Glaze, Sliced Roasted Turkey
$1.09 Sides: Buttered Corn, Prince Edward Vegetable Blend, White Rice, Mashed Potatoes,
Dinner Roll
$2.09 Desserts: Lemon Pudding Parfait, Assorted Desserts Including NSA
TUESDAY, 9/29
$5.49 Entrées: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Charbroiled Chicken Breast
$1.09 Sides: Green Peas, Okra with Cherry Tomatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Yams, Garlic Bread
$2.09 Desserts: Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing, NSA Blueberry Pie
WEDNESDAY, 9/30
$5.89 Special: Salad Bar or Taco Bar
$5.49 Entrées: Swiss Steak with Mushrooms and Gravy, Fried
Chicken, Baked Chicken Breast
$1.09 Sides: Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Seasoned Rice,
Buttered Parsley Noodles, Dinner Roll
$2.09 Desserts: Fudge Nut Brownies, NSA Southern Banana $6.00
Pudding WEEKDAY
VALUE PLATE
Includes 1 entrée,
2 sides, bread, and
a fountain drink.
NOTE: Prices listed are the retail cost per item. ACV members who present their ID badge at the cash
register will receive a 10% discount. Menu is subject to change. Individual beverage cost: $1.25.
=Healthy Choice NSA=No Sugar AddedRumph Dining Room Midday Dining Menu
Sept. 25–Oct. 2, 2020
THURSDAY, 10/1
$5.49 Entrées: Beef Stew; Fresh Tilapia Filet in Olive Oil, Garlic and Herbs
$1.09 Sides: Chef's Vegetable Blend, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes, Yellow
Seasoned Rice, Dinner Roll
$2.09 Desserts: Banana Cream Cake, NSA Pumpkin Pie
FRIDAY, 10/2
$5.49 Entrées: Beef Stroganoff, Fried Catfish, Baked Fish
$1.09 Sides: Corn with Pimentos, Harvard Beets, Glazed Carrots, Cheese Grits, Baked Beans,
Hushpuppies, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Cheddar and Garlic Biscuit
$2.09 Desserts: Blonde Brownie, Red Velvet Cake, NSA Watergate Salad
PICKUP MENU
Interested members should call Pam Bissett at 658-5291 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday at least one day in advance. (Monday meals must be ordered before 2:00 p.m. the
previous Friday.) You should pick up your meal between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the Lopin’ Gopher.
You will need to pay for the meal when you pick it up. The cost for these meals is $5.75 each with the
ACV member discount. Don’t forget to bring your badge.
Friday 9/25 Cuban Sandwich, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Assorted Desserts
Saturday 9/26 Goulash, Steamed Carrots, Side Salad, White Cake with White Icing
Sunday 9/27 Baked Chicken, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Assorted
Desserts
Monday 9/28 Ham with Brown Glaze, Prince Vegetable Blend, White Rice with Gravy, Dinner Roll,
Lemon Pudding Parfait
Tuesday 9/29 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Peas, Side Salad, Garlic Toast, Blueberry Pie
Wednesday 9/30 Swiss Steak with Mushrooms, Glazed Carrots, Seasoned Rice, Dinner Roll, Banana
Pudding
Thursday 10/1 Beef Stew, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie
Friday 10/2 Beef Stroganoff, Corn with Pimentos, Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Red Velvet Cake
658-5259
658-5259 Mon–Fri: 7:30a–1:30p | 2:15–7:00p 658-5777
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Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm{We deliver – 2:00 PM everyday!} 658-3130
*9/25 – 10/1
The Village Grocer GROCERY FROZEN
Old Fashion Cake Donuts Hy-Top Steak Cut Fries
6oz. 1.29 28 oz. 1.99
Lucky Leaf Applesauce Cole’s Mini Garlic Bread
6 ct. 2.69 8 oz. 1.69
Armour Plain Chili
14 oz. 1.99
Hy-Top Complete Pancake Mix
MEATS
32 oz. 1.99 Tender Spare Ribs
Ken’s Salad Dressing lb 1.99
16 oz.{all varieties}3.39 USDA Select Angus Boneless
Hy-Top Tea Bags Bottom Round Roast
24 ct. 1.89 lb. 3.99
Sugardale Hot Dogs
12 oz. 1.29
DAIRY Sushi
Florida Natural Orange Juice 6 oz.{all varieties} 5.49
52oz. 3.99
Yoplait Strawberry or CHEESE OF THE WEEK!
Vanilla Yogurt Yellow American Cheese
32 oz. 3.49 lb. 4.59
PRODUCE This Week’s
Fresh Lemons or Limes Bible Verse:
each 3/1.00 You shall love the Lord your
Fresh Crisp Celery God with all your heart and
each 1.69 with all your soul, and with
all your mind.
Call Today For Your Fresh Matthew 22:37
Cooked Rotisserie Chicken!
Whole Chicken=$6.99
½ Chicken=$3.99
Last Cooking at 3:00 pm
The Village Grocer remains closed to non-members.OCTOBER 2020 PLEASE KEEP THIS PAGE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER;
IT WILL APPEAR THIS WEEK ONLY.
23380 Elmwood Ln.; $180,000; 1,654 sq. ft; built in
KAREN THOMAS, REALTOR® 1996; 3 br./2 bath; extra large 2-car garage, vinyl
POOLE REALTY, INC. siding, screened back porch, brand new roof, roll-in
688-2166 tiled master shower, tank-less water heater, new high-
end washer/dryer. MLS 108118.
10422 Wildwood Dr.: $220,000; 2,271 sq. ft.; built in
2005; 3-br., 2-bath, huge great room & master;
hardwood flooring; Murphy bed in 1 spare room; DAVID MINCEY, REALTOR®
enclosed breezeway between house and oversized POOLE REALTY, INC.
garage; huge screened front porch; freshly painted 386-362-4539
interior and new LG kitchen appliances. MLS 106853.
23373 River Birch Ln.; $160,000; 1,396 sq. ft; built in 10405 Wildwood Drive: (Bean) $173,000 Lovely 2/2
2001; 2 br/2 bath; screened front & back porches; 2 car home with bonus room that could be used as home
garage; vinyl siding. MLS 108315. office. Large garage with electric door. New A/C,
appliances and gutter screens. Built in 2005 with 1262
23394 Meadowview Dr.: $230,000; 1,950 sq. ft.; built in square feet of living space. MLS 107700.
1981, but totally remodeled in 2016; 3-br., 2-bath,
large family room with wood-burning fireplace, 10626 Wildwood Drive: (Henderson) $135,000 Cozy 3/2
screened back room, which leads to a pergola-covered brick home with handicapped accessibility. Beautiful
patio; all new appliances; vinyl plank & tile flooring. sunroom with view of pond. Built in 1986 with 1235
MLS 106262. square feet of living space. MLS 105356.
Please see the Community & Professional Services section of the 2019 ACV Telephone Directory Update
for professional services provided at CMC, the VS, and elsewhere.
Birthdays
1. Ellen Livingston; 2. Mary Frances Cone, Mary A. Roop*, Carol Johnson; 3. Rolanda LeCrone;
4. Barbara Hotmire, Sandra Kelly, Anne Lance, Karen Dunning*, Dora Mitchell; 6. Lois Brisbin,
Myra VanderWal; 7. George Brisbin, Jeanne Rodgers; 8. Hazel Jones, Janet King, Jane Stephens*,
Bill Storey; 9. Marian Clendenin, Connie McFadden; 10. Chuck Martel, Bud Royal, Mary Lou Stewart;
11. Dottie Cook, Nelma Hamilton*, Louise Grant, Annie Schumacher; 12. George Dinsmore;
13. Carol McAllister; 14. Donald Noel, Carolyn Whitaker; 15. Janice Harris, Eva Vettenburg;
17. Leon Revels; 18. Frank Lynch; 19. Marilyn Herbert, Shirley Minster, Ida Wells, Charles Moore;
20. Marjorie Pohuski; 21. Suzanne Young; 22. Jack Jones, Jack McClain, Diane Milnes, Sherron Owen;
23. Chris Christiansen, Michael Depew*, Dee Sanchez; 27. Carol Ann Hoyt, Gertie Lynch, Wonda Myers;
28. Neil Johnson, Becky Wells; 29. Juanita Buchanan*.
Anniversaries
1. Bill and Marty Nickerson; 15. George and Charlotte Steele;
20. Tom and Barbara Richards; 29. Jack and Barbara Dixon.
* Denotes GSC resident. Send cards to P.O. Box 4325.
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