Volume11 Issue 7 March 2007

The Philadelphia StoryJoe Sataloff graduated West Philadelphia High

School class of 1936, where he was Captain of theGym Team. He then graduated from the Universityof Pennsylvania in pre-Med. While at University hewas on the Varsity Wrestling Team. Joe went on toget his M.D. degree at what is now Drexel MedicalSchool and continued his education at the Universityof Pennsylvania to obtain a Master and Doctor ofScience degrees. Joe was a local boy fromPhiladelphia, PA who accomplished great things.Colby College in Maine awarded him an HonoraryPhD degree later in his career.

Joe served his countryduring World War II in theregular Navy for 6 yearsas a doctor and 2 yearsin the Marines as adoctor. While stationedin Guam, he organizedthe Boy Scouts. He wasawarded the SilverBeaver Awa rd for hisefforts.

Ruth Sataloff was bornto Hermine and JohnSinberg in Philadelphia,PA. She had two oldersisters. Her father was arealtor/broker incom ercial real estate inPhiladelphia. Ruthattended high school inElkins Park, PA andchose Penn State for college. She majored in English,because of her love and enjoyment of writing. Ruthhas written some poetry. An interesting educationevent is that her Grandfather, husband and daughterare graduates of the University of Pennsylvania,while she graduated from Penn State - class of 1943.

Joe met Ruth on the tennis courts at thePhiladelphia Country Club in 1947. One can tellthat Ruth is Joe's "pride and joy". He's never heardher "tell a lie"; she plays the piano, writes poetry, is

a great mother, cook, and one that enjoys familyand privacy, says Joe. They have a son and daughterand five grandchildren.

In the summer of 1974 Joe served as doctor at aBoys Camp in Kennebunk, Maine. He met John Roth,a Camp Counselor, who was living at Hawthorne.By the end of the Camp stay and all of John'scomments about Hawthorne, Joe was determinedto come and see for himself. They came and thevery next day they purchased their home at 132 PaloVerde Drive. Joe says, "It was the best buy anywhere.People like Earl Kauffman, the first Program Director,were so creative that there isn't another park like

ours!" He also feels DanGorden does a fabulousjob as our administratorand our employees do atremendous job too. It'sjust like this Country'sFounding Fathers! Ruthsays there weren't toomany houses around butlots of orange groves, theClubhouse, riversidehomes and the bridgewa sin. There weresplendid programs,cultural programs andevents to attend. Theyfeel we still have sometoday, but not to thesame extent. Theybought and lived at 132Palo Verde and 12 yearslater bought at 124 Palo

Verde Drive from Don and Betty Roepke. It was a bitbigger home. The Sataloffs remember the dedicationof the teachers that taught many classes back thenand they loved the cultural classes and experiencesHawthorne had to offer.

Their experience as "Snowbirds" continues withtheir stay in Hawthorne (Joe says they probably getmore out of Hawthorne in three months than somewould in a year). The Sataloffs live at Hawthorne

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other six months in Philadelphia. Joe is a professorat Drexel ~niv~rsity and Thomas Jefferson University, plus ~alntalns a practice in his field of Otology(the science of the ear and its diseases).

The Sataloffs used to enjoy the fragrances of theorange blossoms. Ruth and Joe have met many nicepeople here, which are what makes Hawthorne sogreat. The top of their list of reasons to live hereare its people, the peace and quiet, no pressure todo things, harmony among the residents and ourgreat security. Residents aren't afraid about costsbeing raised because they own the park and we worktogether.

Over the years, Joe and Ruth have enjoyed tennisthe educational programs, community concerts andthe cultural side of life at Hawthorne. Not one thingwould they change because Hawthorne has had greatnatural development and Dan Gorden has been afine manager.

Joe feels his words of wisdom to new residentsare to take advantage of all these wonderful thingshere and be grateful. Remember: from hearingcomes wisdom and speech comes repentance. Ruthsays try to get involved and give help where andwhen needed.

We are grateful for folks like the Sataloffs who findgreat pleasure in our community. Truly, theyrepresent the Philadelphia Story here at Hawthorne.

Interview by Nancy Apsey

Tribute to Fred OrmeAt our Annual Meeting on March 15,2007, Dan

Gorden presented the following tribute honoring FredOrme who will retire in May of this year.

In September 1973 a young man by the name ofFred Or me came to Hawthorne seeking employment.Fred and his wife Carolyn had purchased propertyalong Hollondel Road, adjacent to Hawthorne, andFred was building their new home on the land. Fredwas a carpenter and had experience building homeswhen he worked for his contractor uncle. Heinterviewed with Amos Henley and was hired as afinish carpenter for the new homes being constructedat Hawthorne.

In those early Hawthorne days, the work force grewto approximately 200 employees. Five to six homeswere being completed every day. It wasn't longbefore Amos saw that Fred had greater talents thanjust being a finish carpenter, so he promoted him toField Superintendent over the workers responsiblefor completing new homes.

Fred took the necessary courses and tests toqualify for a residential contractor's license, whichhe has to this day. After a few years, when the pushfor completing new homes slowed down, Fred waspromoted to the position of Park Manager. He wasresponsible for overseeing the EMT IFirefighters andmeeting with residents to resolve the many issuesbrought up by residents in the new community.

In 1982, when it was announced that Colonial-Penn was selling Hawthorne to the residents andthe position of Park Manager was beingdiscontinued, Fred was transferred to the HomeService Supervisor position. In this position he hashad to resolve many problems brought to him bythe residents of Hawthorne. He has also beenresponsible for obtaining county building permitsand supervising new home construction. I am surethere have been many days when Fred wanted topull the phone cord out of the wall when it wouldnot stop ringing, residents walking in the door tosee him and he had new home construction tosupervise.

Fred is probably one of the most even-temperedpeople I have ever known. As a result of histe~perament, he has done well working withresidents and resolving problems that arise. Hiswork has made my job a lot easier.

For those of you who know Fred, you know that heloves to fish, hunt and golf. He is a true outdoorsman. I remember Amos Henley telling me one timethat he felt Fred was born 150 years too late. Heloves outdoor sports and he does well at all of them.I ~now. he does well at golf because I have golfedwith him. I told Fred that he just doesn't get his~oney's worth out of the game like I do by shootingIn the 90's or sometimes over 100. Fred believes inshooting close to par - and he does. I was with himwhen he made his first hole-in-one and his first belowpar round.

Fred has been very appreciative to have workedfor Hawthorne and has told me so on more than oneoccasion. H has been bery loyal to Hawthorne andto me as General Manager. I want to thank Fred forhis more than 33 years of dedicated service to theresidents of Hawthorne and wish him well in hisreti rement. Now, he ca n wi n more fi sh i ngtour~aments, shoot par golf, and go hunting anytimehe wishes, that is, if it is okay with Carolyn. Fromall.of Hawthorne, Fred, thank you and enjoy yourretirement.

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Editor's note: The complete story of Fred and~arolyn Or,:"e was published in our January 1999Issue - written by Nancy Apsey. Carolyn wase,:"ployed for 10 years and served as ProgramDirector. Both have given to Hawthorne's legacy.

Wandering Through HawthorneCommon Name: Pygmy Date Palm

Scientific Name: Phoenix RoebeleniiNative to: Laos (Southwest Asia)

Brought to this country by a German Botanistnamed Roebelin, who found the palm in Thailand.This is one of the most widely used date palms inthe U.S. Usually single trunked, multiples areproduced in nurseries. The petioles are lined withleaflet spines. Cold temperatures do slow the rateof growth and frost/freezes are very dangerous tothis palm.

So it is, in Hawthorne, that all owners of this palmhasten to cover it with burlap, sheets or one of manytypes of fabrics available for this purpose. Thereare exotic methods of protection available fromfreezes.

Ourlpicture today is the front yard of the home ofthe Bauerle's at 334 Palo Verde. Alex is another ofour horticulture experts assisting the CommunityPride efforts.

It is said that there are those in the communitywho are still looking for the Roebeleniis' cousin,Benito Mussolini.

1C. R. White

CommentaryOur issue today contains two interviews by our

star reporter, Nancy Apsey. Bill Ogden, a close friendof the Sataloffs and one of Hawthorne's retiredprofessional photographers, submitted the pictureon page one of Joe and Ruth Sataloff. Thank youBill.

Change is inevitable - that's what brought us toHawthorne. Fred Orme, our Home ServicesSupervisor will retire soon. Our General Managerspoke of Fred'syears in our community at the AnnualMeeting last week. We are pleased to share thesecomments with you.

Hawthorne will mark the 25th Anniversary of ourCooperative with a park-wide celebration onSaturday, December 15, 2007. The residentspurchased the park from Colonial-Perm on December15, 1982 for the price of $ 9.3 million. Anextravagant celebration was held on that date, whichwas paid for by Colonial-Perm. Our debt from thispurchase was satisfied less than one year later andwe have bee debt-free since that time.

The 25th Year Celebration promises to be a greatevent. Mark it on your calendar and plan to celebratewith us.

Hawthorne RemembersPublished byHawthorne Historical Society

Editor George WolfWriters Nancy Apsey

Lee ManausaC. R. White

Resident ofHawthorne at Age

40

MG retired in 1976a nd the move toHawthorne wascompleted. Duringthose ea rly yea rsMaxine found everyonewas really friendly,smoking was allowed inthe Clubhouse, therewere more "bigparties", the concertswere "dress up" events,and the generalatmosphere had greatappeal to all residents.MG was 61 when heretired but Maxine wasjust 40. Yes, it was amajor adjustment oftheir life style. Maxineaccepted employmentin Leesburg as aMedical Secretary andlater at LRMC hospital.

The move fromKentucky to Florida wasa new way of Iife forMaxine. She becameinterested in dancing.Square Dancing andRound Dancing(Ballroom Dancing)were very popular atHawthorne. The

interest grew into a passion. Maxine took lessonsat Starlight and Dancing II. She was awardedplaques and received accolades. She danced withher instructor and competed in the BronzeInternational Figures. Dancing was an activity fourdays each week. MG was an instructor for"Conditioning" and Contra dancing at the Clubhouseas well.

In 1995 MG had a serious fall in the carport areaof his home. The injury caused problems physicallyand mentally, and in January 1996 he passed away.

The numerous activities at Hawthorne were andare the intangible draw for retirees. Maxine enjoyspinochle, euchre, bowling, the cruises offered,dancing, parties and the daily trip into town forbreakfast. Her attitude is to "go with the flow andenjoy the progress". For new residents, she advises,"Be selective in what groups you join. Don't spreadyourself too thin. A person can't do everything!Enjoy the Good Life here at Hawthorne."

Interview by Nancy Apsey

Maxine Karsner wasborn in Covington, KY to amother who taught schooland a father who was anexpert mechanic.Graduating high school andthen earning an Associatedegree in Education, shetaught school for one year.A whirlwind romance to anAir Force guy led tomarriage, a daughter, and amove to Hawaii. But thingsdidn't work out. Separation,divorce, returning home toMom with her baby andcompleting her college,Maxine obtained her degreein Education, Biology andEnglish.

While attending theUniversity of Kentucky, shemet and married ProfessorMG Karsner. During theirmarriage, Maxine heldnumerous positions at theuniversity. She was aSecretary in the ChemistryDepartment, a TechnicalSecretary in the EngineeringTech Department, a Medical Secretary and otherjobs.

The Hawthorne connection was twofold. Maxine'smother had retired to Astatula, Florida. They visitedregularly. When Hawthorne was first developed therewas great interest by folks around the area. Maxine'shusband, MG, was a fellow professor at the Universityof Kentucky with Dr. Earl Kauffman, who was hiredby, Colonial Penn to be Hawthorne's first ProgramDirector. Their friendship made for camaraderie,which further convinced them that Hawthorne wasthe place to retire.

Choosing their particular home was complex.With friends in the Engi neeri ng Department atWestern Kentucky University in Bowling Green, theysettled on a floor plan they considered perfect. Theyarranged for construction of this unit by FleetlineHomes and it was installed at 179 Hibiscus Way.The entire process was like a custom ordered homecomplete with landscaping and furnishings. Whata joy!