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  • The Fascinating Folks of Silveridge: WAYNE & BRONA

    The Fascinating Folks of Silveridge: WAYNE & BRONA

      By Dale Dauten, Syndicated Columnist     “If opportunity knocks, and he’s not home, opportunity waits.” From the Dos Equis commercials featuring the “Most Interesting Man in the World” Today we start a new series on some of the most interesting people in Silveridge. “I met a friend of yours at a conference.” “Who was he?” “Not a he, a she.” “Okay – who was she?” “I can’t remember her name. Some oddball name.” “Oh, yes, yes. I know just who you mean.” That snippet of conversation is how …Read More »

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The Last Word

  • Survey Results Are In — We Hear You!

    Survey Results Are In — We Hear You!

    “Aw, people can come up with statistics to prove anything. Forty percent of all people know that.” Homer Simpson You surprised me. Having worked in market research for many years and having owned a research consulting firm, I confidently predicted that the Silveridge survey would yield somewhere between 100 and 200 responses. We got 326! Many thanks to all of you who participated, and especially to …Read More »
  • SILVERIDGE RESIDENT SURVEY Gets BIG RESPONSE

    SILVERIDGE RESIDENT SURVEY Gets BIG RESPONSE

    The survey results are in, and any Presidential candidate would long for the type of favorability ratings that residents gave the Silveridge RV Park. Highlights of the favorable responses… When asked if they would recommend Silveridge to friends or family, 86% gave answers that suggested a clear “yes” (54% giving the park a “9” or “10” — with 10 being highest — and another 28% …Read More »
  • Tennis at Silveridge

    Tennis at Silveridge

    “We’re Always Looking for More People” By Sandra Murphy Marianne Muzio got hooked on tennis when she took lessons after moving to Silveridge. Now she’s vice president of the tennis club. “A lot of people have doubts when they start. But once they try it, they find out how much fun it is and become competitive,” she says. “We absolutely love new members. They bring …Read More »
  • SILVERCOM: What Else Can Your Computer & SmartPhone Do For You?

    SILVERCOM: What Else Can Your Computer & SmartPhone Do For You?

    By Sandra Murphy When Carol Folker retired, she vowed to avoid computers, phones and sometimes people. “That plan failed,” she laughs. “My husband and I have between us a desktop, laptops, Kindles, smart phones and notepads.” Carol’s anti-technology plan failed so completely that she is now President of the Silveridge Computer Club, known as “Silvercom.” For snowbirds, the computer can be a lifeline to friends …Read More »
  • Never Waste a Day

    Never Waste a Day

    By Dale Dauten, Syndicated Columnist. Today we get to meet the man who has gone from being a police artist to being the person I’m declaring The Official Artist of RV Park Life. He doesn’t look like an artist, I thought to myself as we shook hands, but then again — what does an artist look like? At six-two and two-fifty, with a shaved head …Read More »