71.7 F
The Villages
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Amenity Authority Committee member resigns due to health reasons

Lowell Barker

A member of the Amenity Authority Committee has resigned due to health reasons.

Lowell Barker, who has represented the Lady Lake/Lake County district for the ACC, was not at Wednesday’s meeting at Savannah Center when the announcement was made of his decision to step down.

Barker was first elected in 2014 to the AAC, which oversees amenities north of County Road 466 in The Villages.

Barker also served as vice chairman of the AAC. Carl Bell, who represents Community Development District 1 on the AAC, was chosen to serve as the new vice chairman.

The Town of Lady Lake will be appointing a replacement for Barker.

Golfers deserve six months credit for playing on substandard courses

A Village of Hadley resident contends that golfers deserve a six-month credit for being forced to play on substandard golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Former New Yorkers thrilled about Costco coming to The Villages

Former New Yorkers now living in The Villages thrilled Costco is coming to The Villages.

Golfers teeing off at course that is clearly closed

A Village of Mira Mesa resident, in a Letter to the Editor describes obnoxious behavior by golfers teeing off at a course that is clearly closed.

Be kind on courses and courts in The Villages

A Village of Newell resident, in a Letter to the Editor, is asking his fellow Villagers to be kind to each other on pickleball courts, golf courses and other areas of social activity.

Congressman Daniel Webster a waste of taxpayers’ money

A Village of Palo Alto resident contends that Congressman Daniel Webster is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Read his Letter to the Editor.