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Profiles of Islanders
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Tom and Louise Buttion
We purchased our apartment in 2003 and spend time here and also in our abode
in Maryland's Eastern Shore. We are both retired from the executive world of the
airline industry and travel business.
Upon retirement, we operated a catamaran service on the Chesapeake Bay between
Baltimore Inner Harbor, Annapolis, St. Michaels and Rock Hall. Currently we're
enjoying the good life, beautiful surroundings and great friends.
During the last four years, we have become extremely interested in "wellness",
i.e. our health and what we can do to improve our quality of life. If you are
interested in improving your health, quality of life and providing yourself with
a wellness environment, come visit us at our website
www.mynikken.net/buttion
You can contact us by E-Mail at tlbuttion@hotmail.com
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Juliane Ketcher and her
husband Neal, who is a retired pilot, are almost year-round residents in
the 1101 Building and are spending the summers on Flathead Lake in Montana.
Juliana was born in Germany and spent her youth in South America collecting
experiences that formed her creative eye. In 1970 she joint Pan American World
Airways as a flight attendant and moved to the USA. Extensive traveling
throughout the world allowed her to study and savor a myriad of artistic
expressions and ethnic forms. Juliane's art is a total creative diary of her
travels and childhood experiences.
She was introduced to fine art through a course at the University of Washington.
Juliane realized early on that she wanted to specialize in mixed media. She
studied with many nationally known artist, developing her techniques of
self-expression.
Her work has been exhibited in regional and national shows and she has
professional affiliation with the National Association of Women Artists, New
York, NY; the International Society of Experimental Artists, Sarasota, FL; the
Florida Artists Group; and the 2Plus3 Artist Organization in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Juliane's work is presently being shown at the Art Under A Hot Tin Tin Roof,
Jackson TN; Novus Art Gallery, Gross Point, MI; and the Rosetta Stone
Fine Art Gallery, Juno Beach, FL.
Her love for art is never ending and the creative journey is one she cherishes
most.
See some of Juliane's work at www.2plus3.org
and contact Juliane via E-Mail at
JLKatelier@river-reach.net
Neil can be contacted via
Neil@river-reach.net
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Craig Leonard
Shirley and I
have lived together at River Reach since 1982 when we were married. I moved
onto the island in1976 and have seen many chances. I am happy to say most of
these are for the better, and I feel the island has never looked better.
Our main interest is boating, and we have had boats since the early 80s. Our
current boat is Dakota Bou, a 33' Tiara Flybridge, which is located on
the north canal. Many of you have seen us working on this boat, which we
purchased last June and has needed many updates and repairs.
Shirley works for Bennett Auto supply in the purchasing department, and I work for
Atlantic Yacht Brokers and help people sell, purchase, and help people secure
dockage.
If I can help any island resident with your boating needs call me @ 954
650 1030 or just stop by the dock and say HELLO
Craig & Shirley
I can also be reach by E-Mail - Personal: craiggleonard@aol.com and check out http://www.LloydsYachtBrokers.com
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The Metcalfes, Geoff, Celia and son David maintain a part-time residence in the 1301 Building. Natives of England, the Metcalfes operate the largest family owned hotel (three-star) in the beautiful Lake District of Northern England.
Visit their hotel at: http://shapwells.com/
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The Pones, Bob, a micro
electronics design engineer, and his wife Terri presently live in California and
are looking forward to moving into their retirement residence in the 1000
Building.
Bob and Terri are avid boaters and maintain an interesting WebSite http://www.catalog.com/bobpone.
Bob also writes articles for the west coast magazine "Latitudes &
Attitudes". Check out an amazing story at http://www.catalog.com/bobpone/Message.htm
You can reach the Pones at: BobandTerri@river-reach.net
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Steffi Schiffer, - I moved into River Reach as a renter in 1977, and after living here for 6 months, I purchased the unit I was renting. (Hind sight tells me I should have bought several units!)
I was a snowbird, going back and forth to the N.J. shore until 1987 when my family sold our business there. When I moved here, there were only FOUR buildings. They had not even broken ground on the other 2 yet, so there have been many changes. One of the smartest things they did was the parking garages under the new buildings… I wish we all had those. One of the worst things they did was the poor planning with some of the tree planting. Those trees have grown up to block some of our wonderful waterfront views and that’s tragic!
My great passion these days is sailing and you can read some of my racing and cruising adventures at: www.yachtrace.net and you can click on the link there if you’d like to email me. Just be sure to write RIVER REACH in the subject line so you don’t end up in the Spam box!
You can reach Steffi at: stef@yachtrace.net
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Tom Swick, born in Easton, PA, has been the Travel Editor of the
Sun-Sentinel, and a resident of River Reach, since 1989.He has worked off and on in journalism since 1977, when he began as a feature writer for the Trenton Times in Trenton, NJ. He is the author of Unquiet Days: At Home in Poland (Ticknor & Fields, 1991), a travel memoir of the country during the period of Solidarity and Martial Law (1980-1982).
Thomas Swick married his wife Hania in Warsaw in 1980, and spent the next two years teaching English there. More recently, he has had his travel stories included in The Best American Travel Writing 2001 and The Best American Travel Writing 2002.
Check out recent columns in the Sun-Sentinel Travel Section. Also read his articles about the unique Fort Lauderdale water taxi service.
You can reach Tom at: TSwick@sun-sentinel.com
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The Vertrees, Don and Dawn have lived at River Reach only a year now but feel like island natives. Don works for JL Audio in Miramar as an Industrial Designer. After many years in the tradeshow industry, Dawn has traded in her frequent flier miles for an internet business, Ambrosia Bath and Body Works. You can find information about her fabulous Bath Creations, fruit and floral scented lotions, soaps, and gels on her website at Ambrosia Bath & Body Works.
Most recently Dawn has also renewed an old passion for sculpture. You will find examples of her latest works on her website as well. Her porcelain work will be shown later this fall at the Lynn Farris Gallery in Atlanta.
Dawn and Don can be reached at dawn@ambrosiasoaps.com
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