RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT By Marianne Zak Meet David Fix of Turnberry Lane, formerly from Lancaster, PA. David has twin daughters, a grandson and a granddaughter. He was a mail carrier for the Post Office for 29 years, retiring in 2015. He met Greg Neuman on his route and they have been together for 26 years. They married in 2014 and moved to Nalcrest in FL in 2016. In 2020 they moved to Lake Ashton. Prior to being a mail carrier, David was a Petty Officer Second Class in the Navy. After eight years of service, from 1977 to 1985, he then joined the National Guard until 1994. He organizes all military reunions for Navy Ships, Marine Corps and Army groups. He plans banquets, tours, buses, hotels and 100% of the reunion venues. David established three 5K charity events and designed the three medals given to the participants: Victory Ridge Academy, Hands 4 Hope and the Lake Wales Care Center together receiving over $10,000. He owns "Reunion Planners Plus LLC" which provides medals, challenge coins, and reunion pins for military reunion groups. Three medals that he designed are displayed on the wall by the Lake Ashton library. In 2023, David established “$1.00 Trivia" held each Sunday at 7 pm. He has 6 devoted volunteers. Trivia just surpassed $20,000 in prize money to LA trivia players! On March 23rd, David, an Eagle Scout, will present at Monday coffee, "If I Knew Then What I Know Now", regarding his experience hiking 750 miles on the 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail. He may share his frightening ordeal with a black bear coming within ten feet of the camp entrance and the 45 minute standoff with the determined bear. This spring, David will hike another 752 miles, helping to achieve his bucket list. David and Greg enjoy volunteering for Meals on Wheels, cruising, and running races at Disney, especially the "Dopey Challenge", a 48.6 mile four day marathon event. David is an example of determination, giving to his community, to charity and striving to make Lake Ashton "Simply the Best". DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE FOOD DRIVE The Lake Ashton Black Heritage Club commemorated the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a Day of Service Food Drive on January 19. Many braved the cold and showed up steadily throughout the 4hour event, donating 1630 pounds of nonperishable food and $140 in monetary contributions. Doug Reddick of the Lake Wales Care Center expressed his appreciation and sent a heartfelt message saying, “Thank you so much for supporting the Lake Wales Care Center and giving back to your community.” The LABHC sends sincere thanks and gratitude to the Lake Ashton community for their support and generosity. 13
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