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Profiles of Islanders
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Charles Arrigo
Joan and I searched for our retirement place in the sun and found the River Reach Island. We have been happy islanders since 2004 and enjoy life in the tropics. However, after 40 years of successfully running my company in Westchester County, New York, I felt the need to again be involved in a business and offer service ‘my way’, -- reliable, neat, professional painting and decorating. I founded Deeptone Painting LLC, a fully licensed and insured company. I employ only very qualified professional painters. We do quality painting work not only residential but also commercial and industrial, interior and exterior as well.
Take a look at our Website http://deeptonepainting.com/
Perhaps you have also seen us on Angie's List, Craig’s List and the Better Business Bureau positive report. We are "A" rated by the BBB.
You may
contact us at 954/766.8176 Phone
954/767.8808 Fax
914/760.1024 Local Cell
captcharlie@aol.com
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Sherry and Steve Ashmore
Hi friends and visitors to River Reach. Steve and I live in the 900 bldg and love the island and its residents. Steve is originally from England via Michigan and I am from Kentucky. We both love horse racing, sailing and going to the beach. Steve actually sailed a 23’ sailboat from Michigan to arrive here 25 years ago – it goes without saying it took him a while. We are both semi-retired hailing from the Aviation Industry where I worked in Material Management and him Production Management. We love sailing our 34 foot Catalina named Nora around the Bahamas and Key West during the winter months and visiting our home in Kentucky during the summer months. We recently decided to become Mortgage Brokers and now work for our son-in-law who owns J & E Financial Group here in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It is our mission to succeed in this profession by representing our clients to their best interest and helping them as they navigate this turbulent real estate/finance market. Come check us out at our website www.jefinancialgroup.com to meet us and learn more about the products we have to offer. We look forward to seeing you around the island. Thanks, Sherry.
Steve can be reached at: sailorsanddollar@aol.com
Sherry can be reached at: tmoodymo@aol.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 in June 2005 and has needed many updates and repairs.
Shirley works for Bennett Auto Supply in the purchasing department, and I work for
LLoyds Yacht and Ship Brokers helping people sell,
and purchase boats.
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@gmail.com and check out http://www.lloydsyachtandship.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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