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Barbara M. McCollam

Obituary  Barbara M. McCollam, 77, died Dec. 10, 2012, at her home. She was born in Muscatine, Iowa, and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years, coming from Iowa. She retired as owner and operator of Liberty Lanes Bowling Center in West Liberty, Iowa, for 13 years. She was of the Lutheran faith. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of Vero Beach. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, James H. McCollam; son, Douglas D. McCollam of Vero Beach; daughters, Connie J. Shumate and Patricia J. Bowser, both of Vero Beach; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Services: A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m.Jan. 5 at the Lakewood Village Clubhouse in Vero Beach. Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach. A guestbook is available atwww.coxgiffordseawinds.com. She loved to have fun... as much as she was elegant. I had sad news that Russel, the Village's maintenance man, also passed away very suddenly.  As I have no information for him - I am sure the office can forward your condolences on to his family. Barb was a great friend to me - and a wonderful mentor.  I will miss her greatly.   With Barb's passing - this will probably be the last entry for this blog.  I enjoyed setting it up and working on it with her.  We had a lot of fun.  I will remember her with a smile on my face and a song in my heart - for she lived for life.

59 Years - WOW

News from way up North

Vero Beach reunion at Ed & Judys house in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada on August 8thN

Ed & Judy, Bob & Toots, Eric & Rose, Tukker & Andrea, John & Lew, Rick & Sharron, Peggi, Robin & Beth and Bob & Marilyn were all there.  

These photos were sent to me by Beth and I was happy to share them for her.  Looks like everyone had a great time! :)

August

We have reached August and some of our summer has gone.  It has been a pretty warm one but our pool is working and I have heard some good reports of the conditions.  Please everyone obey the rules as we all want to enjoy it.

For the past week we were graced with our 2 miracle twin babies.  Patti and Glenn shared their time with all of us.

We know they preferred their mom and dad but they were really happy children/ They have since gone back to Little Rock and back to their routine. It was a wonderful week..  Thanks Tim and Courtney.

I understand that there has been some work done over at the office but I haven't been outside much.  Perhaps when you take over your check today you can look around.

Have a great week but try to stay cool.

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Nothing makes a child so smart as having GRANDPARENTS

Bob Ozment

This is what was published and for your information.  A very dear friend of Lakewood Village has left to be with his heavenly family.  Bob was a very active member of our community for many years and was admired by everyone he came in contact.  He endured a long and difficult illness with his wife by his side with his family.  

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ozment family from all of us in Lakewood Village

Lakewood Village

For those who never met me or are not long-time residents - I am a former resident of Lakewood Village.  I started this blog when we lost our "Village News Channel" several years ago.  Barb graciously took it over when we left Florida and has done an amazing job in keeping it up.  I still "edit" or help out when there is a 'blog issue' so - I still have editorial license...  So here goes...

This forum is completely volunteer driven - and at this point, Barb is the only one that ever volunteered.  It is a venue for announcing birthdays, funerals, updates, important issues, Social Club events and activities, and anything else our VOLUNTEER decides to post on it.  If you don't like what is being posted, don't read it.  It is very, very simple.

For those who enjoy reading it - Friends, residents, our Northern neighbors, former residents, and all the rest of us that enjoy seeing what our old friends are up to and what life in the Village is doing -


THANK YOU BARB FOR YOUR CONTINUED TIME AND EFFORT FOR THE GOOD OF THE VILLAGE!!!  


If and when Barb decides she has had enough, there most likely will be no more blog... so... from me... and I still read every single post and comment... THANK YOU BARB.

and to whomever decided to use this venue for a complaint box (and an anonymous one at that) - shame on you.

We've prided ourselves on the ability to only monitor comments and not have to screen them - but that can be changed so that no comments will be posted until someone has time to read and screen them beforehand. All positive and constructive comments are appreciated and encouraged.  Anything that you would like to see posted needs to be given to Barb ~ and she will post what she deems appropriate ~ until she is tired of it and chooses to just shut it down or let it change hands (if there is anyone that even cares as much as she did and would even do it.).

This post may very well be deleted also - but I've had my say to whomever the ungrateful resident is.

Thank you for your time.
Diane

pot-luck dinner

If you missed Saturday night's pot-luck dinner in our clubhouse, you missed some great company and lots of different kinds of food dishes.  Those who came had a great hour of dinning and visiting.  They plan to do this again later in the summer.   Our thanks to Bo,&; Pat and their committee for a great evening....
Hope you all enjoyed Father's day with your family.   
Thanks can be returned but never borrowed.
I understand residents have been using our beautiful pool.  It is there for all of us.  Be sure you wear your badge. If you don't have one, contact the office for one as patrol or any share holder will ask you to leave if you don't have it with you.  Let's play by the rules 
Sorry to inform everyone but Coffee hour on Tuesday mornings is being discontinued until this fall.  We want to thank Bo and Pat for all they have been doing and perhaps if you know of someone who was planning on going over tomorrow, let them know not until this fall......

Hope you all saved this Saturday for the Lakewood Village community Pot-luck evening in the clubhouse. If you are a resident then you are invited.
Bring your favorite dish to share at the buffet table.
This will start at 6:00 so be there in time to get a table with your friends.

June

The month of June is just spilling over with birthdays.  If you have one you will be celebrating with some of Lakewood Village's finest.
Eleanor and Jim share the 3rd.  Mary L. along with Ernie and Barb have the 20th.Have a good one Doris C.
I know that Al. H. has one somewhere in here....23th?
June came around quite quickly as will the storms so keep a watch on the weather....Have your plans in mind.  Keep those yards clear of trash....
YES!  There is still coffee hour on Tuesdays in our cool clubhouse.  Sorry this was omitted from the monthly calendar but Bo and Pat have said  as long as there is an interest they will make coffee and get the donuts.  Let's show up and support them.....

I'm sure someone can sing.....

Happy birthday everyone....

Memorial Day

I haven't heard about any celebration being planned for Memorial day so you can plan your own fun for the day. Please remember what the day is for...