Winners of the 2024 Spring 50/50 Raffle:
The Heritage Palms Veterans Association held its drawing for the Big 250 raffle winners on Wednesday, March 13th at the HP Lodge. The eleven winners were:
1st for $5,000 is Steve Roethke;
2nd for $2,000 is Mo Fiocca;
3rd for $1,250 is Keri Abed;
4th for $1,000 is Ryan Hughes;
5th for $500 are Gail Rousselle & Diane Milano;
6th for $500 is Barry Baron;
7th for $500 is Jane Ruck;
8th for $500 is Ken Newberg;
9th for $500 is Chuck Paternoster;
10th for $500 is Cheryl Langev;
11th for $250 is Janet Wade.
HPVA would like to thank everyone who participated by purchasing tickets.
Recent letters from Grant Recipients (click on links to read)
Grant to a Veteran for a Car Repair needed to get a job. (Grant paid to car repair service)
Letter from Wounded Warriors of Collier County on Feb. 2023 Grant
Massachusetts General Hospital Letter on Home Base Grant
Letter from Home Base on 2022 Grant
Letter from Hearts and Homes on 2022 Grant
Letter from Founding Commander’s Wife and Family
Hello Heritage Palms Siblings,
It has been some time since I sent an update and photo on my wonderful gift from you all. Since we last visited I have had a few procedures to gain my mobility back. Coonie my super service dog has been near my side the entire way. Since having him with me so many freedoms have opened up.
We went camping one weekend, and it was so relaxing. I don’t know which one of us was more excited. We had one night that got us both stirred up though. I woke up to my super hero laying over top of me growling like I have never heard before or since. I got him to settle down and then I could hear the issue in the distance. Coyotes running through doing their normal noise, and Coonie laying over my body to keep me protected was a great feeling. I patted him on the nearest body part to me which was his rump, told him thank you, good job, and he instantly wagged his tail which was of course beating me across my face. Coonie had placed his butt on my chest and his head over my legs which was facing the door to the tent. Such a smart boy he is.
I have also earned my captains license and currently trying to get a charter business off the ground. Coonie loves the boat and playing on the beach with me. Taking him fishing has been a challenge. He gets upset that he cant chase what I cast over the side and wants to help me get the fish in the live well. Both quite funny but truly a challenge as I don’t want him to get stuck by a fin.
If by chance there is an individual among your group that would be willing to give me some of their valuable time to mentor me, I would be very appreciative. All advice is appreciated as I want the business to succeed.
Again, thank you so very much for the contribution you all made to help me have this amazing partner in my life.
Jennifer Timothy and Coonie
